Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Supply Chain Construction)

General Purpose

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. Their primary goals will be to help Ross drive enterprise value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and be a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional executives. This person will influence and align senior stakeholders to define sourcing strategies and drive execution while identifying and mitigating financial, contractual and implementation risks. As one of the primary vendor-facing associates, this person will be responsible to act professionally and ethically in adherence with Ross' values.

Essential Functions

• Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (e.g., steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (e.g., conveyor systems, fork trucks, racking, etc.). Lead advanced analytics and insights to determine the highest risk and cost categories. Develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps and influence stakeholders on sourcing best practices.
• Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs. Manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal. Lead cross-functional alignment with senior stakeholders and influence decision making.
• Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialization meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies. Oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously; prioritize independently based on enterprise impact.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance. Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, coordinate regular QBRs and Top to Top meetings.
• Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms-up (quantity based) estimates.
• Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages. Leverage existing tools to standardize sourcing methodologies across projects.
• Manage competitive events or sourcing process end to end with minimal supervision. This would include market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management, stakeholder alignment, etc.
• Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open-source data and industry benchmarks.
• Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
• Develop executive-level presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations and guide decision making.
• Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross' position of leverage in any negotiation scenario.
• Career Growth
• Teamwork

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering. Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in a cross functional environment (technical and non-technical teams).
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance - budgeting, cash flow, P/L statements, balance sheets.
• Strong experience with construction cost estimating and budgeting as well as working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Construction Management Software such as Procore, as well as Sourcing / Contract Management Software such as Coupa.
• Familiarity with LEED, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Certifications preferred - CCPS, CCM, CPSM.
• Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail is a plus.
• Proficiency with contract writing and management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DC Operations (e.g. Receiving, Sorting, VAS, Pick/Pack, Shipping).
• Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices.
• Must have a data driven approach to solving problems.
• Must be inquisitive to learn the business and "ways of working" before recommending improvements.
• Requires very strong quantitative skills and experience structuring ambiguous problems.
• Must have very close attention to detail and the drive to achieve accurate results with minimal supervision. Must evaluate all vendor material and contracts with a critical eye to identify risks to Ross.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus.
• Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company. Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills.
• Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement.