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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, Georgia

About this job

POSITION PURPOSE 
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will focus on developing advanced sourcing strategies, partner with category managers to integrate new strategies / methods to manage supplier base, and participate in strengthening relationship with key stakeholders as needed. This position requires extensive knowledge of Transportation and Strategic Sourcing.
  • Analytics - Able to run worksheets, handle big data, run code to pull data, etc…
  • Category Knowledge – Strong understanding of the Transportation category.
  • Working knowledge of the Strategic Sourcing Process (Formulate sourcing strategy, create and manage RFP process, conduct supplier negotiations, contract management).
  • Leadership – Able to create and manage relationships, lead large cross-functional teams, influence decision process

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 
25% Negotiate for products and services within the assigned product category ensuring the lowest possible price.
25% 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.
5% Evaluate vendor relationships and terminate if necessary.
20% 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.
5% 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.
10% Source qualified vendors to Sourcing who can meet purchase needs in terms of product quality, quantity, and delivery date.
10% 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.

NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to a sr manager position
Typically requires working collaboratively across multiple functions
Typically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations. Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems. Typically expected to provide infrequent status reports to management only as appropriate.


ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
  • Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy and/or may be involved in some mildly difficult situations 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be eighteen years of age
  • Must pass the Drug Test
  • Must pass the Background Check
  • Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable<


    EDUCATION REQUIRED -
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. 

    YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE -  5

    PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about.
  • On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
  • 8+ years of experience within the Supply Chain area
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in working with large cross-functional teams
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Extensive knowledge of Transportation and Strategic Sourcing. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES 
  • 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.