Director, Enterprise Strategic Sourcing Information Technology (Onsite - Hybrid)
Company: Lowe's
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary:The principle purpose of the Director Enterprise
Strategic Sourcing is to lead a team of strategic sourcing
professionals to accomplish the goals of both the organization and
the business units the team supports. They should position the team
for success by moving upstream to align resources with enough time
to leverage competitive sourcing practices. Other key components of
the role include developing their teams for success, building
relationships throughout the company, and supporting key
initiatives for the organization.Key Responsibilities Lead a team
of strategic sourcing professionals with the goals of increasing
spend penetration,delivering savings, and managing risk for the
organization. Provide team leadership utilizing a servant model to
eliminate roadblocks, provide guidance andcoaching, while
developing associates for future roles in enterprise strategic
sourcing. Build a team culture that embraces collaboration,
continuous improvement, and feedback deliveredin an honest and
timely fashion. Build deep relationships with customers and support
partners across the organization based onaligning to strategic
goals for their teams and the organization to drive more spend
undermanagement. Responsible for all category activities from
category strategy development, execution of sourcingprojects,
negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management
providing autonomy toteam members based on skill and performance.
Hold team accountable for delivering projects in a timely fashion.
Ensure compliance to policies and procedures for the organization
and enterprise strategic sourcing. Drive continuous improvement in
department best methods, templates, and processes with thegoal of
helping to develop team efficiency. Lead large category and
department initiatives that impact the larger group in both
sourcingprojects and process improvement. Drive the creation of
long range sourcing plans for the team with the view of inserting
the ESS teamearly into the process for known projects and
contracts. Remain current on supply market trends, supplier
economics and best practice sourcing. Attract, hire, develop, and
retain talent in the organization. Interact with key leadership up
to EVP in both written and verbal communication
demonstratingability to influence decision making. Works to
leverage global ESS team to improve efficiency with tactical
projects, utilize globalresources to improve sourcing project
execution, and works to include global spend into projectswhere
applicable.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in business,
engineering, or science plus 10 years of experience4 additional
years of experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree3 Years of Project
management experience6 Years Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales,
Finance or similar work with an emphasis on sourcing, negotiations,
and contractingProficient with MS Office SuiteExperience with
E-Sourcing ToolsProject Management experienceCross functional team
leadership experienceExperience building RFP, SOW, and
ContractingDirect Negotiations experienceVendor Management
experiencePreferred QualificationsMaster's Degree - MBA, JD, MS,
METeam leadership experienceAbout LowesLowes Companies, Inc. (NYSE:
LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately
19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and
Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowes and
its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home
improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates.
Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowes supports the communities it
serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable
housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade
experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.EEO StatementLowes
is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel
practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex,
gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical
disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status,
genetic information, or any other category protected under federal,
state, or local law.
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