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OVERVIEW:
This job is responsible for providing strategic sourcing project support to the Dick's Category Sourcing Manager for CapEx Special Projects. Key responsibilities and objectives include: project management support, data collection, event (RFx) development, supplier and stakeholder management, bid analysis, placing purchase orders, and review/process invoices.
Role Responsibilities:
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Provide project management support for each strategic sourcing event. This includes timeline management, preparing key communication and ensuring timely completion of action items.
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Manage all up-front data collection and cleansing efforts. This includes developing and validating the scope of work, specifics and requirements, and financial baseline for the strategic sourcing event and building cost breakdown documents.
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Conduct supplier, industry and market research for assigned categories to assist in sourcing strategy development. Develop a preferred supplier list by category.
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Develop and prepare all sourcing event documentation. Manage the communication cadence with the suppliers throughout the duration of the strategic sourcing event.
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Develop accurate, detailed bid analysis at the conclusion of the strategic sourcing event and present to business stakeholders. Align with business stakeholders on budget approvals, place purchase orders for approved products/services, and review/process invoices. Ensure on-time delivery of all products/services.
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Develop strong working relationships with key business stakeholders (specifically the Visual Project Management team) and across the Non-Merchandise Procurement team.
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Interdepartmental activity (i.e. Staff Meeting, Continuous Improvement, training)
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or related Business Field
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Three to five years of experience
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Sourcing & procurement exposure, Facilities & Construction spend categories (preferred), data analytics, prior project management experience, retail experience (preferred)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Sourcing & procurement technology (Ariba or equivalent)
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PeopleSoft Financials or equivalent
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Experience in spend data analytics
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint (Preferred)
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Ability to multi-task and problem solve
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated attention to details and deadlines
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What We Do
YOU LIVE AND BREATHE SPORTS. SO DO WE.
In work and in life. On the field, the court or the ice. Nothing wins like a commitment to excellence; to your team and your goals. At DICK’S Sporting Goods, it’s this kind of thinking that inspires our mission.
Our culture is the result of people who give their all and always have their head in the game. People who are Passionate, Committed, Skilled and Driven to help athletes – and one another – achieve their personal best. That includes sharing our success to fund local teams, coaches and mentors.
Sports can shape who we are and who we’re becoming. They can build character, transform communities and change lives. Our recognition of the power of sports creates a sense of purpose that empowers us to perform at the highest level for the athletes and communities we serve.
If you love sports as much as we do, join us now. Opportunities exist at our 800+ Retail Stores, 5 Distribution Centers, and Corporate/Customer Support Center in Pittsburgh. Apply online at: DicksSportingGoods.jobs
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and House of Sport stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK'S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.
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