Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Supply Chain Construction)

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success . Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth . We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow <
• Teamwork . We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross’ supply chain network. Their primary goals will be to help Ross drive enterprise value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and be a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional executives. This person will influence and align senior stakeholders to define sourcing strategies and drive execution while identifying and mitigating financial, contractual and implementation risks. As one of the primary vendor-facing associates, this person will be responsible to act professionally and ethically in adherence with Ross’ values.

The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial facility construction procurement / sourcing, with a strong understanding of construction cost estimation, project management and contract management, along with demonstrated leadership of large, complex, multi-million-dollar sourcing programs. To be successful, this person will lead cross-functional alignment across multiple business units and drive accountability towards deadlines. Additionally, the candidate will have deep industry knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in managing complex construction sourcing projects and influencing sourcing best-practices across the organization.

This person will be responsible for leading end-to-end strategic sourcing projects and setting category strategies that define long-term sourcing direction including vendor research, category/market research, supplier rationalization, clean sheet analysis, market index analysis, data analysis, RFP development, bid management, tactical and strategic negotiations, multiple offer analysis, modeling (TCO / cash flow / “should cost”), recommended strategy and contract development and multi-year project planning. This role will also involve owning category performance outcomes like vendor management, spend analysis, proactive identification of supply constraints and mitigation strategies as well as escalating and resolving vendor conflicts. This person must be comfortable managing multiple planned and ad-hoc projects at a time.

Strong project management, communication and prioritization skills are key in this role. This person will be expected to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of the organization and consistently present findings and recommendations to an executive-level audience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (e.g., steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (e.g., conveyor systems, fork trucks, racking, etc.). Lead advanced analytics and insights to determine the highest risk and cost categories. Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps and influence stakeholders on sourcing best practices.
• Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs. Manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal. Lead cross-functional alignment with senior stakeholders and influence decision making.
• Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialization meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies. Oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously; prioritize independently based on enterprise impact.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance. Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, coordinate regular QBRs and Top to Top meetings.
• Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms-up (quantity based) estimates. 
• Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages. Leverage existing tools to standardize sourcing methodologies across projects. 
• Manage competitive events or sourcing process end to end with minimal supervision. This would include market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management, stakeholder alignment, etc.
• Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open-source data and industry benchmarks.
• Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
• Develop executive-level presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations and guide decision making.
• Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross’ position of leverage in any negotiation scenario. 
• Coordinate the turnover of services from Property Development to Facilities Maintenance at building go-live. Ensure vendor relationships are formalized and contracts are executed prior to turnover. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

Contract Development and Management; Risk & Compliance

• Design risk mitigation strategies at a portfolio level through robust contract terms and supplier vetting. Ensure compliance with safety, insurance, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and review contracts with a critical eye to identify risks, gaps and cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with Legal and Business stakeholders to follow-up on concerns relating to RFPs, contract redlines, supply issues.
• Ensure suppliers align with enterprise standards, long-term partnership expectations, facility design standards, service and quality expectations and Legal / Cyber Security requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on negotiation strategy and contract structuring through a collaborative approach with stakeholders.

Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support

• Assist the supervisor in updating project roadmaps and savings tracking documents.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications / updates, also review other team members’ deliverables.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects based on criticality and value add.

COMPETENCIES

Building Effective Teams

Developing Talent

Collaboration

Leading by Example

Communicates Effectively

Ensures Accountability & Execution

Manages Conflict

Business Acumen

Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes

Organizational Agility

Analysis & Judgment

Drives Results

Influence

Technical Competence/Expertise

Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of 7 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering. Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in a cross functional environment (technical and non-technical teams).
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance – budgeting, cash flow, P/L statements, balance sheets.
• Strong experience with construction cost estimating and budgeting as well as working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Construction Management Software such as Procore, as well as Sourcing / Contract Management Software such as Coupa.
• Familiarity with LEED, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Certifications preferred – CCPS, CCM, CPSM.
• Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail is a plus.
• Proficiency with contract writing and management strongly preferred. 
• Knowledge of DC Operations (e.g. Receiving, Sorting, VAS, Pick/Pack, Shipping).
• Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
• Must have a data driven approach to solving problems.
• Must be inquisitive to learn the business and “ways of working” before recommending improvements.
• Requires very strong quantitative skills and experience structuring ambiguous problems.
• Must have very close attention to detail and the drive to achieve accurate results with minimal supervision. Must evaluate all vendor material and contracts with a critical eye to identify risks to Ross.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus.
• Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company. Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills. 
• Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

This role requires regular in-office presence, including occasional travel to other Ross facilities, engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $125,800.00 to $206,650.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.