STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER - Marketing, Online, Corporate Services

The Home Depot • Atlanta, DE

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About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager (“SSM”) plays a pivotal role in driving procurement strategy, optimizing costs, and managing supplier relationships. The SSM will be responsible for sourcing indirect solutions and/or services for The Home Depot, including, but not limited to, Marketing categories (Advertising & Media, Creative Services, Events & Sponsorships, Public Relations, MarTech), as well as Online related categories (Website Development & Maintenance, E-Commerce platforms, Analytics & Optimization). Additionally, this role may also support Corporate Services categories (Facilities Mgmt., Office Equipment & Services). The SSM will lead a project team comprised of several stakeholders through various sourcing steps, to ensure the best outcome for The Home Depot at the end of the project.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• SAP experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Exposure to strategic sourcing process.
• Six Sigma greenbelt/black belt certification.
• Customer service oriented.
• Results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate for products and services within the assigned product category ensuring the lowest possible price.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to assigned categories.
• Work cross functionally to improve and streamline processes.
• Initiate quality vendor relationships to support new and ongoing product and services sourcing needs.
• Evaluate vendor relationships and terminate if necessary.
• Work with stores and functional areas to best determine products and services to be sourced.
• Manage the vendor and resolve issues regarding product quality, delivery, etc.
• Work with purchasing operations to ensure orderly transition from initial deal to ongoing purchasing of products and services.
• Ensure accuracy and delivery of orders so that clients for the product group are able to complete projects and meet the Company's needs.
• Source qualified vendors to Sourcing who can meet purchase needs in terms of product quality, quantity, and delivery date.
• Identify and qualify vendors to provide product and services to Home Depot.
• Conduct research to assess vendor capabilities and product information as they relate to company needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees