STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER - IT

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer services is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT to lead purchasing functions and vendor negotiations. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a strategic focus on sourcing products in the IT category. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a Strategic Sourcing role and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in Strategic Sourcing with increasing responsibility.
• Preferred qualifications include an MBA and consulting experience.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing for assigned product group and negotiate with vendors.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans and improve processes.
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Product Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Focus

Influencing Skills

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Position Purpose

Lead the purchasing function for an assigned product group. Serve as chief negotiator with vendors.

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Position Purpose

Lead the purchasing function for an assigned product group. Serve as chief negotiator with vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Direct Manager/Direct Reports

• 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.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).
  
  

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

• MBA, JD or Master’s degree is a plus
• Consulting experience is a plus
• CPM or CPSM certification is a plus
• Proven negotiation skills
• Sourcing experience in the IT Category (Services, Software, Software-as-a-Service and Hardware)
• Negotiation experience with large IT suppliers, i.e. IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, EMC
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Strategic Sourcing role with increasing levels of responsibility
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines with limited supervision
• Effective influencing and consensus-building skills
• Strategic focus on problem-solving
  
  

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
  
  

Preferred Education

• No additional education
  
  

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 5
  
  

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

• No additional years of experience
  
  

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None
  
  

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None
  
  

Certifications

• None
  
  

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.
  
  

Apply End Date: 07/11/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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