Sr. Sourcing Manager

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, External Sourcing Strategy & Cost Governance leads external sourcing programs and governs item costs, sourcing processes, and related controls. The role is accountable for the Factory Direct Order (FDO) program, second-source initiatives, distributor programs, cost execution, cost integrity, and commercial governance adherence. This position serves as a horizontal enterprise leader, driving growth, transformation, and execution through influence and collaboration across Merchandising, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Merchandising Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Compliance, and international sourcing offices. Its work supports improved sourcing execution, accurate enterprise cost data, and stronger financial and operational controls. The position is hybrid, based at the corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, with four days in the office and one day remote.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, cost governance, business operations, or related functions.
2–3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving business outcomes through direct and indirect leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated expertise leading external sourcing programs, including FDO, second-source initiatives, supplier onboarding, distributor management, and sourcing process governance.
Strong knowledge of cost governance, cost execution, cost lifecycle management, landed-cost methodologies, financial controls, and commercial compliance.
Demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing teams while driving accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including experience using data, governance controls, and business insights to improve sourcing and business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead FDO, second-source, distributor, and other external sourcing programs.
Develop external sourcing plans aligned with merchandising and enterprise priorities.
Improve visibility of second-source activities through reporting and AI-enabled insights.
Oversee supplier onboarding, program implementation, and process improvement.
Partner with merchants and category teams to identify and execute sourcing opportunities.
Monitor program adoption, execution, and operational effectiveness.
Own the item-cost governance model, standards, controls, and approval processes.
Oversee end-to-end SKU cost execution, lifecycle management, validation, and data integrity.
Govern landed-cost methodologies, freight inputs, tariffs, HTS classifications, and related cost components.
Ensure accurate and timely execution of supplier cost changes across systems.
Resolve complex cost issues through financial root-cause analysis and cross-functional coordination.
Establish governance processes for supplier contracts, incentives, rebates, and funding programs.
Define documentation, approval, tracking, and compliance requirements.
Monitor adherence to commercial commitments and escalate exceptions.
Support audit readiness and maintain appropriate governance records and controls.
Translate sourcing and governance requirements into scalable processes and system capabilities.
Clarify ownership, decision rights, and handoffs across external sourcing and cost-management activities.
Serve as the escalation point for complex sourcing, cost, and governance issues.
Lead, coach, and develop the External Supply Manager and Cost Analyst.
Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
Build team capabilities in sourcing execution, cost governance, analytics, and process improvement.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Present trends, performance insights, and strategic recommendations, bringing data-driven opportunities to life for business partners.