Strategic Sourcing Manager - Store Operations/Mro

Home Depot•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies supporting US stores for necessary supplies and services. This role reports to THD's Indirect Procurement Team, based in Atlanta, GA. The role will be responsible for establishing and implementing Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) sourcing initiatives and activities in collaboration with functional and business leaders at THD. The ideal candidate has led sourcing initiatives and negotiations across MRO categories.

Requirements

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