Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing; Supply Chain Construction

General Purpose

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. The primary goals are to drive enterprise value through cost optimization, risk mitigation and supplier innovation, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and cross‑functional executives.

The role involves influencing senior stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, drive execution, and mitigate financial, contractual and implementation risks while acting professionally and ethically in alignment with Ross values.

• Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (conveyor systems, forklift trucks, racking, etc.). Lead advanced analytics to determine the highest risk and cost categories, develop multi‑year sourcing roadmaps and influence stakeholders on sourcing best practices.

• Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs, manage expectations and set achievable milestones, lead cross‑functional alignment with senior stakeholders and influence decision making.

• Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialisation meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies. Oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritising independently based on enterprise impact.

• Identify, evaluate and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance, develop and monitor supplier KPIs, and coordinate regular QBRs and top‑to‑top meetings.

• Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms‑up quantity‑based estimates.

• Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages and standardise sourcing methodologies across projects.

• Manage competitive events or sourcing process end‑to‑end with minimal supervision, including market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management and stakeholder alignment.

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

• Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyse market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.

• Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding and strategic negotiations.

• Develop executive‑level presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations and guide decision making.

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

• Coordinate the turnover of services from Property Development to Facilities Maintenance at building go‑live, ensuring vendor relationships are formalised and contracts executed prior to turnover.

• Contract Development and Management;
  Risk & Compliance

  • Design risk mitigation strategies at a portfolio level through robust contract terms and supplier vetting, ensuring compliance with safety, insurance, environmental and regulatory standards.

  • 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 and supply issues.

  • Ensure suppliers align with enterprise standards, long‑term partnership expectations, facility design standards, service and quality expectations and…