Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Manager, Strategic Sourcing
  • Ross Stores
  • Perris, CA FULL_TIME

  • Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

    We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
    As part of our team, you will experience:

    • Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
    • Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
    • Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
    • Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

    Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 7 distribution centers nationwide. With 2022 revenues of $18.7 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

    Come see what’s in store: https://jobs.rossstores.com/creative/about

    GENERAL PURPOSE:

    The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic Engineering sourcing projects across the supply chain network to help Ross procure the best services, components, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) at the most competitive cost and influence internal and external stakeholders. Internally, this person will work with stakeholders to define strategy and drive execution while identifying and mitigating risks. Externally, this person will be one of the primary vendor-facing associates and will be responsible to act professionally and ethically in adherence with Ross' values.

    The ideal candidate will have a background in distribution center equipment or parts procurement / sourcing, with a strong understanding of distribution center operations, project management, and contract management. To be successful, this person will need to closely partner with and add value to a cross functional group stakeholders across the company by taking ownership of projects and holding themselves accountable to deadlines.

    This person will be responsible for leading end-to-end strategic sourcing projects that involve tasks such as vendor research, category/market research, supplier rationalization, clean sheet analysis, market index analysis, data analysis, RFP development, bid management, tactical and strategic negotiations, multiple offer analysis, TCO / cash flow / "should cost" modeling, contract development and recommendation development. This role will also be involved vendor management activities, which include spend analysis, proactive identification of supply constraints and mitigation strategies as well as escalating and resolving issues for stakeholders. This person must be comfortable managing multiple projects at a time, as well as support ad-hoc sourcing inquiries.

    Strong project management, communication and prioritization skills are key in this role as this person will be interacting with many Ross employees, departments, locations and vendors to facilitate cross-functional Sourcing activities and support other company-wide initiatives. This person will be expected to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of the organization.

    The base salary range for this role is $95,700 - $143,700. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution

    • Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead meetings. Understand stakeholder requirements, manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal

    • Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies

    • Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with engineering stakeholders to understand technical requirements to be included in the RFP packages. Create presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations to stakeholders, to help with decision making

    • Manage competitive events or sourcing process with minimal supervision, start-to-finish, for simple-to-medium complexity projects (to include market research, RFP development, and management of communications, manage stakeholder involvement, etc.)

    • Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through meaningful research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open source data and industry benchmarks

    • Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Supply Chain Engineering equipment, parts and service categories

    • Develop and drive processes to ensure continuous improvement in cost performance and supplier quality

    • Analyze historical data to determine the highest risk and cost categories

    • Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross' position of leverage in any negotiation scenario

    • Facilitate vendors' understanding of Ross policies, equipment design standards, service and quality expectations and legal / cyber security requirements
    Contract Development and Management

    • Develop and review contracts with a critical eye to identify risks, gaps and cost reduction opportunities

    • Coordinate with Legal and Business stakeholders to follow-up on concerns relating to RFPs, contract redlines, supply issues

    • Provide guidance on contract negotiations through a collaborative approach with stakeholders
    Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support

    • Assist the supervisor in updating project roadmaps and savings tracking documents

    • Develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications / updates, also review other team members' deliverables.

    • Prioritize and manage multiple projects based on criticality

    COMPETENCIES:

    People

    • Building Effective Teams

    • Developing Talent

    • Collaboration
    Self

    • Leading by Example

    • Communicates Effectively

    • Ensures Accountability and Execution

    • Manages Conflict
    Business

    • Business Acumen

    • Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

    • Organizational Agility
    With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:

    • Analysis and Judgment

    • Drives Results

    • Business Acumen

    • Technical Competence

    • Communication

    • Teamwork

    • Influence

    QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

    • BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting or Engineering

    • Minimum of 5 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or distribution center environments. Multiple engineering sourcing category experience preferred.

    • Minimum of 3 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

    • 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; MHE experience strongly preferred

    • Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills. Experience with e-Sourcing tools such as Coupa is preferred.

    • 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 a good sense of how to structure 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.

    • Ability 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.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

    This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    None

    DISCLAIMER
    This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

    Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Account Specialist II -REMOTE in California
  • Agile Sourcing Partners
  • Corona, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary The successful candidate will provide complex invoice management duties with primary responsibility of invoice processing, invoice coding, reporting and supplier/customer relationships. Th...
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Senior Sourcing Specialist
  • CIRCOR International, Inc
  • Corona, CA FULL_TIME
  • Sr. Sourcing SpecialistORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREBUSINESS: Aerospace & DefenseLOCATION: CoronaDIRECT REPORTING: Sourcing & Supply Quality Manager About CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense CIRCOR Aerospace & Defe...
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Logistics Specialist
  • VIRTUS STRATEGIC CONSULTING
  • Fallbrook, CA PART_TIME
  • About us VIRTUS STRATEGIC CONSULTING is a small business in Temecula, CA. At VSC, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in providing medical support to various premier operational entitie...
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Automotive Service Advisor/Writer
  • ROME'S AUTO SPECIALIST INC
  • Riverside, CA FULL_TIME
  • ABOUT ROME’S AUTO SPECIALIST INC Since 2011, Rome’s Auto Specialist Inc has become a recognized industry leader in Automotive & Fleet Maintenance Services. Our goal is to simply provide honest and tru...
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Pool Cleaner/Technician
  • Pool & Spa Specialist
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA FULL_TIME
  • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE! Pool & Spa Specialist -Highly reliable and self motivated individual wanted -Must have experience in cleaning pools & spas -In depth knowledge & clear understanding of water chem...
  • 13 Days Ago
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Demand Planning Manager
  • Brothers Desserts
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Demand Planning and Procurement Manager to join the Bro...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Planner Scheduler
  • Veterans Sourcing Group
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Pay Rate: $30 Per Hour, W2 Location: Anaheim, CA 92805 Hours: 5AM - 2PM PST, M-F Job Des...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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People Analytics Manager
  • Ventura foods
  • Brea, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Location: Brea HQ Exemption: Exempt OUR COMPANY: Ventura Foods is a leading global manuf...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Supply Chain Network Supervisor
  • Monster Energy Company
  • Corona, CA
  • Position Summary: This role is responsible to develop regions Lowest Landed Operating Models from Ingredient, Packaging,...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sr. Buyer and Sourcing Specialist
  • Ecosense Lighting, Inc.
  • Tustin, CA
  • **Sr. Buyer and Sourcing Specialist** **Operations | Tustin, CA | Full Time** Job Description Ecosense - Korrus is a rap...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Manager Supply Chain Analytics
  • Ventura foods
  • Brea, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Location: Brea HQ Exemption: Exempt OUR COMPANY: Ventura Foods is a leading global manuf...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Buying Director, Mens
  • REVOLVE
  • Cerritos, CA
  • Meet REVOLVE: REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, p...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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People Analytics Manager
  • Ventura Foods
  • Brea, CA
  • Position Summary: The Manager, People Analytics is a key leader within the Ventura Foods Human Resources team, partnerin...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Rancho Cucamonga, California

Rancho Cucamonga is a city of about 177,000 residents located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 miles (60 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most populous city in southern California and the 27th state-wide. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including wine-making. The city's proximity to major transportation hubs, airports, and highways has attracted the business of several large corporations...
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