Strategic Sourcing Manager - Store Operations

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies for supplies and services needed by U.S. stores. The role is part of The Home Depot’s Indirect Procurement Team, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and establishes and implements Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) sourcing initiatives in collaboration with functional and business leaders. The ideal candidate has led sourcing initiatives and negotiations across MRO categories.

The position typically reports to a senior manager and works collaboratively across multiple functions. It involves handling sensitive or controversial situations, addressing unstructured situations with original approaches, and considering new approaches within general policies and short-term goals. Status reports to management are typically infrequent and provided as appropriate. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Negotiation skills to reach favorable cost and quality agreements, including in adversarial situations.
• Thorough understanding of the assigned product category.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• SAP experience.
• Project management experience.
• Exposure to the strategic sourcing process.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate for products and services within assigned categories to secure the lowest possible price.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories, working cross-functionally to improve and streamline processes.
• Establish vendor relationships to support new and ongoing product and service sourcing needs.
• Evaluate vendor relationships and terminate them when necessary.
• Work with stores and functional areas to determine the products and services to source; manage vendors and resolve product quality, delivery, and other issues.
• Work with purchasing operations to transition agreements into ongoing purchasing, ensuring order accuracy and delivery so clients can complete projects and meet company needs.
• Source qualified vendors who can meet purchase needs for product quality, quantity, and delivery dates.
• Identify and qualify vendors, researching their capabilities and product information in relation to company needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED