Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing
Company: Home Depot
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be
part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Lead the purchasing
function for an assigned product group. Serve as chief negotiator
with vendors. Key Responsibilities: 25% Negotiate for products and
services within the assigned product category ensuring the lowest
possible price. 25% Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to
assigned categories. Work cross functionally to improve and
streamline processes. Initiate quality vendor relationships to
support new and ongoing product and services sourcing needs. 5%
Evaluate vendor relationships and terminate if necessary. 20% Work
with stores and functional areas to best determine products and
services to be sourced. Manage the vendor and resolve issues
regarding product quality, delivery, etc. 5% Work with purchasing
operations to ensure orderly transition from initial deal to
ongoing purchasing of products and services. Ensure accuracy and
delivery of orders so that clients for the product group are able
to complete projects and meet the Company's needs. 10% Source
qualified vendors to Sourcing who can meet purchase needs in terms
of product quality, quantity, and delivery date. 10% Identify and
qualify vendors to provide product and services to Home Depot.
Conduct research to assess vendor capabilities and product
information as they relate to company needs. Direct Manager/Direct
Reports: Typically reports to a sr manager position Typically
requires working collaboratively across multiple functions
Typically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for
dealing with sensitive or controversial situations. Typically faces
situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
Typically considers new approaches within general policies and
short-term goals when solving problems. Typically expected to
provide infrequent status reports to management only as
appropriate. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight
travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of
the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location or there
may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or
equipment (typically less than 8 pounds). Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions
would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted
to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors
degree SAP experience Project Management experience Exposure to
strategic sourcing process Six Sigma greenbelt/black belt
certification Customer service oriented Results oriented Minimum
Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired
through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work
Experience: 5 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional
years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred
Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies:
Negotiation Skills - able to negotiate in adversarial situations to
arrive at the best deal in terms of cost and quality to meet
sourcing needs. Product Knowledge - a thorough understanding of the
product category to which he/she is assigned. Strong presentation
and communication skills.
Keywords: Home Depot, North Atlanta , Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Atlanta, Georgia
