Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$168,000 - $322,000

About The Position

NVIDIA is looking for a Sourcing Manager to join their Indirect Procurement Organization. This role will be responsible for Professional Services sourcing needs across the enterprise, developing and implementing the overall Category Strategy and Sourcing Plans for Human Capital Procurement. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ overall years of professional business experience
2+ years of leadership experience
Expertise managing Professional Services sourcing in a fast paced global hi-tech environment
Hands-on experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
Deep experience running RFx events with cross-functional teams and sourcing professional services globally
Proven project management and strong consulting skills
Strong category strategy development and execution excellence
Demonstrates agility in addressing shifting organizational priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience deploying or scaling AI solutions within a Procurement or Sourcing function
Management Consulting background
Analytical and process improvement approach
MBA or similar level of expertise

Responsibilities

Develop and drive end-to-end RFx global events across a diverse set of internal participants including HR, Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders from capturing requirements through award
Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional leaders, bringing market expertise, data-driven insights, and good judgment to advise sourcing decisions at all levels of the organization
Lead development and implementation of category strategies using data driven insights to optimize vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support execution of critical initiatives
Develop a global supplier catalog across Professional Services Procurement categories i.e. Contractors, Consultants, Managed Services, and Alternative Talent Solutions
Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering compelling insights and sourcing strategies
Lead market intelligence efforts, leverage data analytics to educate and influence partners, benchmark pricing, and optimize TCO across the supply base
Assist business with questions regarding P2P/CLM processes