Transportation Sourcing Strategist

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead initiatives across International, Domestic, and Final Mile Transportation categories. You will create market-driven sourcing strategies, run RFPs, and drive cost savings while aligning with functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities include negotiating prices, developing strategic plans, and building vendor relationships to meet quality and delivery targets across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in sourcing/procurement.
• Experience in strategic sourcing process and driving cost optimization.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate for products and services within the assigned category to achieve the lowest price.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across categories; collaborate cross-functionally.
• Establish and nurture vendor relationships to support sourcing needs.
• Evaluate vendor relationships and terminate if necessary.
• Collaborate with stores and functional areas to determine products and services to source.
• Coordinate with purchasing operations to transition from deal to ongoing purchasing; ensure order accuracy and delivery.
• Source qualified vendors meeting product quality, quantity, and delivery needs.
• Identify and qualify vendors; assess capabilities and product information per company needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead initiatives across International, Domestic, and Final Mile Transportation categories. You will create market-driven sourcing strategies, run RFPs, and drive cost savings while aligning with functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities include negotiating prices, developing strategic plans, and building vendor relationships to meet quality and delivery targets across multiple regions.