Ross Stores-posted 3 months ago
$108,800 - $165,950/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Dublin, CA
5,001-10,000 employees
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

The IT Strategic Sourcing Manager will execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the IT business units they support, striving to optimize Total Cost of Ownership while creating efficiencies. This person will be responsible for leading IT strategic sourcing projects from start-to-finish, including process steps such as vendor research, category/market research, market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, competitive bid strategy/management, negotiations, offer analysis and scenario development. This role will also be involved in post-bid management, which includes activities such as spend analysis and vendor management. He / she will manage multiple projects at a time, as well as support ad-hoc IT sourcing inquiries. Strong sourcing strategy, project management, and communications are key in this role as this person will be interacting with many Ross employees, departments, locations and vendors to facilitate cross-functional IT Sourcing activities and support other company-wide initiatives.

  • Manage IT sourcing process with minimal support, start-to-finish, for simple to medium complexity projects.
  • Develop category and negotiation strategies that drive savings or business transformation.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships typically at the Director and VP level.
  • Partner with the IT organization for relationship management activities.
  • Lead planning and ideation sessions and effectively influence stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with IT portfolio owners to drive establishment and execution of Renewals and Maintenance Program strategy.
  • Conduct detailed market and IT vendor research.
  • Develop and manage IT sourcing project timelines.
  • Analyze vendor bid responses and uncover insights to influence sourcing strategy.
  • Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations for stakeholder evaluation.
  • Review contracts and spend to assess potential IT sourcing opportunities.
  • Meet with IT Contract Owners / IT Contracts Coordinator / Legal to follow-up on concerns.
  • Provide guidance on contract negotiations.
  • Assist in driving continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications.
  • Support additional duties as assigned.
  • BA/BS in Business, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • MBA/JD/MS/ME preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years IT strategic sourcing experience.
  • Multiple IT sourcing category experience required.
  • Consulting experience preferred; experience in retail is a plus.
  • Cross-functional team leadership.
  • Project Management.
  • Vendor Management.
  • Contract writing and management experience preferred.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes is a plus.
  • Experience in working with raw material / market indices.
  • Must have a data driven approach to solving problems.
  • Requires very strong quantitative skills.
  • Must have very close attention to details.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently.
  • Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels.
  • Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross.
  • Consulting experience preferred.
  • Experience in retail is a plus.
  • Contract writing and management experience preferred.
  • Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes is a plus.
  • Base salary range of $108,800 - $165,950.
  • Continuous learning opportunities and development.
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