Job Summary
The principal purpose of the Manager, Strategic Sourcing is to execute complex sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. These projects should be delivered utilizing a variety of sourcing techniques, include scenario analysis to guide in decision making, and leveraging analytics to help the business identify opportunities with demand and usage for projects. Other key components of the role include leading continuous improvement activity's, building relationships with the business and support teams, and supporting key initiatives for the organization. This role will support Lowe's IT organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Executes complex sourcing projects leveraging project management and sourcing tools.
• Development of analytics to develop insights in vendor bids and current demand opportunities should be expected.
• Expected to lead cross functional group to drive information gathering from the business, scope development, and contract negotiation critical to completion of the project.
• Develops and execute comprehensive negotiations plan to maximize the value of deals for Lowe’s.
• Responsible for life-cycle contract management for assigned categories while leveraging relevant partners across the organization.
• Serves as an escalation for contract and performance issues.
• Builds and maintain customer relationships typically at the Director level within their subcategory.
• Expected to initiate and facilitate meetings with key customers and functional stakeholders.
• Supports and manages to policies and procedures to ensure savings to ensure savings goals are realized.
• May have responsibility for a process, sub-function or program and not have direct reports.
• Responsible for administering and contributing to the development of company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with and/or directs others to achieve tactical business results.
• Provides functional expertise, project management, and team leadership.
• Manages implementation of mid-size projects, programs, or processes.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field
• 7 years Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance or similar work with an emphasis on sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
• 1 year cross functional team leadership
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Project Management
• Building RFP, SOW, and Contracting
• Direct Negotiations
• Vendor Management
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters Degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field (MBA, JD, MS, ME)
• Experience with E-Sourcing Tools
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over $97 billion, approximately $92 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's 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.
Lowe’s 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.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

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