Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager – (Plano, TX)

Job Purpose:

The Sourcing/Category Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the sourcing strategy and tactical plans for Indirect spend categories (for non-merchandise spend). Categories managed by this position are those identified as strategic, business critical, and/or having significant leverage opportunity. Indirect Categories include Information Technology (IT), Marketing, Business Services, Human Resources (HR), and Supply Chain.

• Develop, execute, and track category strategy and policies for one or more non‑merchandise categories leveraging the identified value levers.
• Collaborate with the business to define category needs and specifications.
• Manage and direct the strategic sourcing efforts (sourcing calendar).
• Complete the collection, analysis, and reporting of category spend and savings data monthly.
• Conduct the development of sourcing strategies, industry and supplier research, bidding, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Perform value analysis and total cost of ownership analytical activities.
• Coordinate strategic sourcing activities with stakeholders for sourced categories, including preparing category sourcing results and sourcing step details and summaries.
• Provide stakeholders’ department with spend savings analysis across categories for forecasting and budgeting purposes.
• Prepare periodic stakeholder activities alignment and category planning materials.
• Coordinate with stakeholder and legal department on contract negotiations.
• Report on contracting activity.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least four years of relevant strategic sourcing experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Procurement and strategic sourcing knowledge, specifically with multiple retail, non‑merchandise specific category sourcing expertise.
• Understanding of cost savings approaches.
• Established strategic sourcing skills, including documentation and communication of strategy.
• Networking and team skills.
• Strategically oriented.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to successfully address large supplier relationships.
• Able to work in office 5 days a week (Monday‑Friday).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.