Senior Sourcing Director

SCOPE Recruiting - Supply Chain Recruiters; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression

Job summary

Ross is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing (Store Operations) to drive sourcing strategies across 2,100+ stores and 100 new stores annually. You will lead a high-performing team, influence executive decisions, and own end-to-end RFx processes in a hybrid work environment.

You will craft mid-to-long-term sourcing plans and drive significant financial value through savings analyses and scenario modeling, interfacing with Asia suppliers and domestic vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in strategic sourcing and procurement, including products and services.
• Experience in management consulting or retail is a big plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong contract writing & management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFQ, RFP, RFI) from start to finish.
• Drive financial value through savings analyses and scenario modeling for executive decisions.
• Oversee Direct Imports program (store fixtures) with overseas Asia suppliers and domestic vendors.
• Negotiate contracts with internal teams and legal stakeholders; optimize post-bid onboarding.
• Develop and implement mid-to-long-term sourcing plans and category roadmaps.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Strategic mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Contract writing & management

Job description

WE ARE HIRING: Director, Strategic Sourcing (Store Operations)

Are you a strategic procurement leader with an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you excel at driving cost-avoidance, mitigating risks, and influencing executive decisions?

We are partnering with Ross, the nation’s leading off-price retail chain, to find a Director of Strategic Sourcing (Store Operations). This is a high-profile, high-impact role where you will have a broad sphere of influence, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leaders.

Why This Opportunity?

• Massive Scale & Growth: Drive sourcing strategies for over 2,100 existing locations plus 100 new stores opening annually.
• True Leadership: Manage a high-performing team (including a Manager of Strategic Sourcing) and own a broad sphere of influence.
• Succession-Planned: This role is designed for career progression and upward mobility within a Fortune 500 company.
• Hybrid Work: Enjoy a balanced work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Execute Strategic Sourcing: Create and implement mid-to-long-term sourcing plans, category roadmaps, and lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Lead RFx Processes: Manage complex RFQ, RFP, and RFI processes from start to finish, evaluating qualitative and quantitative responses.
• Drive Financial Value: Conduct detailed savings analyses, build scenario models, and synthesize projections into actionable, executive-ready recommendations.
• Manage Direct Imports: Oversee the Direct Imports program (including store fixtures), interfacing with overseas suppliers in Asia and domestic vendors.
• Contract & Vendor Management: Lead contract negotiations with internal teams and legal stakeholders, and optimize post-bid supplier onboarding.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Education: BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering (Advanced degree/MBA is a plus).
• Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience (sourcing both products & services).
• Strong preference for management consulting background; retail industry experience is a big plus.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills; deep contract writing and management experience.
• Key Traits: A highly analytical, data-driven problem solver with exceptional communication and executive-influence skills.
• Travel: Ability to travel occasionally (domestic & international) with advanced notice.