Category Sourcing Manager - Tech & eCommerce at Dick's Sporting

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OVERVIEW: Category Sourcing Manager – Technology & e Commerce

This job is responsible for defining and executing the non-merchandise sourcing and procurement strategy for Technology & e Commerce at Dick's Sporting Goods. Key responsibilities and objectives include:

• Implement the category management strategy supported by optimal sourcing and procurement strategies

• Actively manage and enhance key supplier relationships

• Actively engage in sourcing projects and oversee project execution from a team of analysts

• Mitigate overall business risk

• Drive process standardization and financial transparency.

This job must actively work with internal stakeholders, be viewed as a trusted advisor and be comfortable presenting to and interacting with executive management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with executive level, functional management to develop, implement and communicate the procurement category management strategy while adeptly managing the existing business infrastructure. This includes but is not limited to analysis of current spend and the supply base, analysis of supply markets and market trends and identification and understanding of key cost drivers.

• Lead the development and implementation of optimal sourcing and procurement strategies, including Request-for-information (RFI), Request-for-proposal (RFP), e Auction, benchmarking and direct negotiation. This necessitates strong collaboration with the back office non-merchandise procurement team, as well as internal stakeholders to identify and anticipate their requirements.

• Work closely with executive level, functional management to develop and enhance key supplier relationships by executing supplier relationship management activities. This includes implementation of key metrics and scorecards to measure supplier compliance and to sustain and improve quality.

• Drive greater process adherence and understanding, as well as financial transparency across the business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree

• MBA (Preferred), CPM/CPSM (Preferred) Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or related Business Field

• 7-10 years of experience in Non-merchandise/Indirect sourcing expertise with a focus on Technology & e Commerce categories to be overseen, demonstrated experience using sourcing and procurement tools and technology, retail experience is a plus

• MBA (Preferred), CPM/CPSM (Preferred)

• Familiarity with ERP systems, Procurement Platforms (such as Ariba, Coupa, Zycus or equivalents) and Spend Visibility / Data Visualization tools.

• Strong communication and presentation skills and a comfort around executive management

• Expertise in spend data analytics

• Strong sourcing and procurement knowledge with pragmatism to manage expectations

• Strong negotiation and project management skills

• Knowledge of legal contract terminology and conditions

• High degree of category knowledge

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

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