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We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Project Manager, Indirect Procurement is responsible for overseeing and managing projects within Procurement. The role helps to drive and support procurement processes and systems as well as the future roadmap. This role will work closely with other departments to ensure that procurement's needs are met and that all projects are delivered on time and within budget. Strong leadership, project management, and oral and written communication skills are critical for this role. There is one Project Lead, Indirect Procurement that reports into this role. The Project Manager, Indirect Procurement will report to the Purchasing Director.

The base salary range for this role is $105,600 - $161,100. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Management

• Manage and lead projects with complex scope, budget, and timeline requirements.

• Capture critical timelines and interdependencies that could pose risks to the projects.

• Work and communicate well with both Business and IT teams; analyze business processes and suggest improvements.

• Track and report on procurement activities and project progress.

• Develop procurement reporting and dashboards.

• Utilize analytical skills to enhance existing processes, systems, and projects.

• Able to translate ideas from pilot and project results into meaningful PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications.

Budget and Cost Management

• Collaborate with the Finance team to understand the procurement budget and 5YP processes, identify gaps and cost-savings opportunities, and implement measures to achieve those savings.

• Monitor and control procurement budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks in the procurement process and develop mitigation strategies, as well as best practices in the indirect procurement space that aren't being utilized today.

Procurement Systems

• Oversee the system administration for the Purchasing Department for both Coupa and PeopleSoft systems.

• Troubleshoot system issues with IT or the vendor to avoid and minimize downtime.

• Maintain system updates and take point to represent the needs of the department in the event of a system upgrade or replacement.

Supplier Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.

• Monitor supplier performance through reporting and address issues with supervisor as they arise.

People Management and Training

• Manage the workload of the Project Purchasing Lead that reports into this position.

• Prioritize work and establish timelines as needed.

• Train team members on Purchasing tools and system updates and upgrades (PeopleSoft, Coupa).

COMPETENCIES:

People

• Building Effective Teams

• Developing Talent

• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example

• Communicates Effectively

• Ensures Accountability and Execution

• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen

• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

• Organizational Agility

With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:

• Organizing

• Drives Results

• Problem Solving

• Teamwork

• Technical Competence/Expertise

• Analysis and Judgment

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in accounting or finance

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, especially in front of peers and executive audiences.

• Minimum of 6+ years in Finance, Project Management, or Procurement Experience

• Prior leadership and/or supervisory experience is a plus

• Excellent organizational skills - must be able to manage and meet multiple daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines

• Excellent technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, as well as ability to learn new business process software applications (PeopleSoft, Ariba, Coupa)

• Excellent analytical skills, accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail

• Teamwork - needs to be able to build effective working relationships within and outside the Purchasing department

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.#LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Project Lead, Indirect Procurement

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities, and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.