Strategic Sourcing Manager, Transportation and Delivery Categories

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and managing strategic initiatives across International, Domestic, and Final Mile Transportation categories. This role leads the creation of market-driven sourcing strategies, leads and executes RFP events, drives cost optimization projects, and identifies opportunities to deliver sustainable cost savings and operational value.

Requirements

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

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience in process implementation and required internal controls
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing process
• Experience with financial analysis
• Experience working with large datasets and sourcing tools
• Experience sourcing Transportation and Supply Chain categories

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED