Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
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 Manager, Indirect Procurement is responsible for managing the day-to-day responsibilities of purchasing financial planning, budget submission and existing store supply management. These responsibilities include execution and management of purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, order tracking, business partner follow ups, vendor partnerships, and finance functions. The Manager, Indirect Procurement will allocate store ad-hoc projects and workload to the team of Purchasing Agents and will ensure all ad-hoc project deadlines are met. The Manager, Indirect Procurement will improve procurement processes. There are 3 Purchasing Agents that report into this role. The 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:
Budgeting and Forecasting
• Monitor Expense budgets and forecast weekly
• Manage monthly and annual accruals
• Manage vendor risk assessment
Existing Stores
• Manage the monthly store supplies ordering for +2000 stores. Ensure deliveries are made on time and accurately
• Establish best practices for supply ordering for both Ross and dd's stores
• Manage timely and accurate payment of all existing store expenses
• Balance existing store supplies budgets monthly
LP Management
• Responsible for the timely processing of Loss Prevention purchase orders
• Analyze store order data to identify spending trends and improvements opportunities
• Ensure that LP projects are properly bid and executed
Ad hoc Store Projects and Requests
• Action ad hoc projects, inquiries and requests
• Manage other duties and special projects as assigned
Vendor Management
• Schedule and host meetings and QBRs with existing vendors
• Provide clear and direct feedback (wins and opportunities) to vendors during business reviews
People Management and Training
• Manage the workload of the Purchasing Agents that report into this position. Prioritize work and establish timelines as needed
• Identify overtime needs and approve timesheets bi-weekly
• Manage training and onboarding of new and existing Purchasing Agents
• Train team members on Purchasing tools and systems updates/upgrades
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
• Minimum of 6+ years Purchasing experience
• Prior leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Excellent organizational skills - must be able to manage to and meet multiple daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, as well as ability to learn new business process software applications (PeopleSoft, Ariba, Coupa)
• Strong 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 identify and design best practices related to store driven opportunities
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:
3 Purchasing Agents
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.
