Director, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)

PayPal • San Jose, CA

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: The Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing, is a transformative enterprise leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership, including EVPs, SVPs, and C-suite executives. This role shapes the company’s global technology sourcing strategy and partnerships across the technology landscape. As a global people manager, the Director leads a medium-sized, geographically dispersed team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance. The Director also plays a major leadership role in the ongoing transformation of Global Sourcing and Procurement at PayPal, driving modernization, strategic alignment, and enterprise value.

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Progressive experience in Technology Strategic Sourcing and Procurement with proven success influencing VP+ level stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in Telecom, Connectivity, Hardware, SaaS, Infrastructure, Data Centers, and Cloud Providers.
• Market-connected leader with strong, direct relationships across the technology ecosystem — able to anticipate shifts, shape negotiations, and advise the enterprise from a position of strength.
• Track record of leading large-scale sourcing transformations and designing modern operating models that deliver measurable business impact.
• Known for challenging the status quo and guiding executives through complex strategic decisions with clarity and authority.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and business acumen; skilled at translating data and market insight into strategic direction.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Procurement certifications preferred.
• Global experience and proficiency in Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations.
• Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for a range of benefits which may include, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental and family leave, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and other benefits.
• For more information visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you.
• That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.
• We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
• We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more.
• To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees