Director, Strategic Sourcing (Store Operations)

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Store Operations) is a high-profile, high-impact, succession-planned leadership role. This role requires a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset to identify and create opportunities to help reduce and/or avoid costs while minimizing risk for more than 2100 existing locations, with an additional 100 added annually for a $20B+ industry leader. As the Director, you will have a broad sphere of influence as a trusted advisor, strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. These are key as you will collaborate with many cross‑functional stakeholders and executive leaders while partnering with a wide variety of vendors within the Store Operations function. Base salary range: $115,200 – $216,600. The amount is determined by experience, skills, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, and location. Salary is one component of total compensation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drive Strategic Sourcing Process Execution Create and implement mid‑to‑long‑term detailed sourcing strategic plans and category roadmaps. Drive end‑to‑end strategic sourcing with powerful presentations, data analysis, baseline development, model building, RFP development, bid management, negotiations, offer analysis, and scenario development. Conduct detailed savings analysis and projections and synthesize them into actionable recommendations. Lead RFx (RFQ, RFP, RFI) processes from start to finish for projects that vary in complexity, visibility, and priority. Evaluate RFx responses (quantitatively and qualitatively). Conduct detailed market and vendor research and communicate findings through meaningful research summaries. Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations for stakeholder evaluation, consideration, and decision‑making. Participate in post‑bid management, including supplier onboarding, spend analysis, and vendor management. Ad‑Hoc Analysis, Project Support, and Project Management Work with leadership to identify and strategically grow the Strategic Sourcing practice. Manage both planned and unplanned projects from stakeholders across the company. Create and execute project work plans and deliver on timelines and objectives. Partner with business leaders to create project roadmaps and savings‑tracking documents. Deliver presentations and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior management. Manage the Direct Imports program, including multiple store fixture categories, interfacing with overseas suppliers in Asia and domestically in the USA. Contract Development and Management Lead contract negotiations with internal and legal stakeholders. Assess contracts for potential sourcing project opportunities. Draft contract terms.

COMPETENCIES

People Building Effective Teams Developing Talent Collaboration Self Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability and Execution Manages Conflict Business Business Acumen Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes Organizational Agility Drive Results Problem Solving Leadership Analysis and Judgment

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting or Engineering; advanced degree is a plus. Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience; multi‑category sourcing experience preferred. Management consulting experience preferred; experience in retail is a plus. Strategic thinking and ability to influence multiple levels of the organization. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, especially in front of peers and executive audiences. Strong quantitative skills and a data‑driven approach to solving problems. Close attention to detail and drive to get things right with minimal supervision. Ability to listen, understand, and communicate with associates at all levels of the company. Multi‑task, prioritize, work independently, and maintain high focus. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required. Contract writing and management experience required. Occasional international and domestic travel required with advanced notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADA

This position requires the ability to work in an office environment, using a computer, attending meetings, working as part of a team, and communicating with team members and others. Regular attendance is required. This role requires regular in‑office presence including attending in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and feedback. The role can be performed effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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.

EEO STATEMENT

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ross Stores