Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Home Depot•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Sourcing will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing sourcing initiatives (lead RFP events, conduct cost optimization projects, and identify cost savings initiatives) across various International, Domestic and Final Mile Transportation modes and in-direct store merchandising categories.

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.