Contractors’ Warehouse —
Strategic Sourcing Lead
Location
Atlanta, GA
Category
Finance/Accounting
Type
Corporate
Job ID
Req113763
Position Purpose:
The Strategic Sourcing Lead supports the broader Indirect Procurement team’s sourcing optimization requirements. The role will utilize best-in-class eSourcing platforms for scenario modeling to develop, execute, analyze results, and report out recommendations for complex request for proposals (RFP/RFI/RFQ). Candidates will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and create innovative solutions, including Event automation, dashboards, and other value-add activities. This role will support indirect products and services for The Home Depot (Ex. IT Hardware/Software, Transportation, Equipment, Services, Labor, Commodities, Marketing, Supplies, Fixtures/Displays, etc.). The incumbent will support the Managers and Directors in driving results through advanced analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
15% – Communication/Project Control/Project Management/Ad Hoc Reporting: Manage updates to Sourcing Systems and Projects, communications to internal stakeholders and suppliers. Provide support for sourcing events which includes, but not limited to timeline management, analysis, key communications, and RFx development.
60% – RFx Development, Evaluation, and Analysis: Supports the gathering of requirements definitions, market analysis, supports the RFx process, analysis of supplier proposals, develop supplier recommendation and negotiation activities.
20% – Financial/Cost Analysis: Conducts accurate financial analysis of spend details. Assist with the collection, analysis, and total cost ownership analytical activities.
5% – Market Research/Category Management: Completes supply market research and presents learnings from research/analysis. Provides support for ad hoc reporting.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to the Strategic Sourcing Mgr/Sr Mgr. • This position has 0 direct reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical 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.
Working Conditions:
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred
Working knowledge of Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO), Jaegger, Keelvar, or other advanced eProcurement optimization tools
Working knowledge of Tableau or other data visualization tools
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to develop and apply advanced mathematical/statistical techniques
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education:
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
• 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
• No additional years of experience
Competencies:
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems • Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition
401(K) savings plan with company match
Merit increases and performance bonuses
On-the-spot recognition and rewards for a job well done
Position Purpose:
The Strategic Sourcing Lead supports the broader Indirect Procurement team’s sourcing optimization requirements. The role will utilize best-in-class eSourcing platforms for scenario modeling to develop, execute, analyze results, and report out recommendations for complex request for proposals (RFP/RFI/RFQ). Candidates will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with stakeholders, gathering requirements, and create innovative solutions, including Event automation, dashboards, and other value-add activities. This role will support indirect products and services for The Home Depot (Ex. IT Hardware/Software, Transportation, Equipment, Services, Labor, Commodities, Marketing, Supplies, Fixtures/Displays, etc.). The incumbent will support the Managers and Directors in driving results through advanced analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
15% – Communication/Project Control/Project Management/Ad Hoc Reporting: Manage updates to Sourcing Systems and Projects, communications to internal stakeholders and suppliers. Provide support for sourcing events which includes, but not limited to timeline management, analysis, key communications, and RFx development.
60% – RFx Development, Evaluation, and Analysis: Supports the gathering of requirements definitions, market analysis, supports the RFx process, analysis of supplier proposals, develop supplier recommendation and negotiation activities.
20% – Financial/Cost Analysis: Conducts accurate financial analysis of spend details. Assist with the collection, analysis, and total cost ownership analytical activities.
5% – Market Research/Category Management: Completes supply market research and presents learnings from research/analysis. Provides support for ad hoc reporting.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to the Strategic Sourcing Mgr/Sr Mgr. • This position has 0 direct reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical 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.
Working Conditions:
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred
Working knowledge of Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO), Jaegger, Keelvar, or other advanced eProcurement optimization tools
Working knowledge of Tableau or other data visualization tools
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to develop and apply advanced mathematical/statistical techniques
Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both internal and external customers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum Education:
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
• 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
• No additional years of experience
Competencies:
• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems • Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Hybrid – An associate in a hybrid role blends in-office and remote/virtual working to complete their job duties. An associate may be required to work from a designated Home Depot location on some days, and may work from a virtual/remote location on others. We also refer to this as location – flex.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Store Location
9090
2455 PACES FERRY RD
Atlanta, GA
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