Strategic Sourcing Manager, PMO Operations

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

70d

About The Position

Position Purpose: Lead the purchasing function for an assigned product group. Serve as chief negotiator with vendors.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• 5 years of work experience
• Negotiation Skills - able to negotiate in adversarial situations to arrive at the best deal in terms of cost and quality to meet sourcing needs.
• Product Knowledge - a thorough understanding of the product category to which he/she is assigned.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED