Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

11d•$168,000 - $322,000

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join its Indirect Procurement Organization and lead Professional Services sourcing across the enterprise. The role develops and implements category strategies and sourcing plans for Human Capital Procurement, partnering with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activity with business goals. It covers global Professional Services categories including contractors, consultants, managed services, and alternative talent solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of overall professional business experience.
At least 2 years of leadership experience.
Expertise managing Professional Services sourcing in a fast-paced global high-tech environment.
Hands-on experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems.
Deep experience running global Professional Services RFx events with cross-functional teams.
Proven project management and strong consulting skills.
Strong category strategy development and execution skills.
Ability to adapt to 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 lead end-to-end global RFx events, from gathering requirements through award, with participants across HR, Finance, Legal, and business units.
Advise cross-functional leaders on sourcing decisions using market expertise, data-driven insights, and sound judgment.
Develop and implement category strategies that optimize vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support critical initiatives.
Develop a global supplier catalog across Professional Services Procurement categories, including contractors, consultants, managed services, and alternative talent solutions.
Build consensus and influence stakeholders by presenting compelling insights and sourcing strategies.
Lead market intelligence and use data analytics to educate and influence partners, benchmark pricing, and optimize total cost of ownership across the supply base.
Assist the business with Procure-to-Pay and Contract Lifecycle Management process questions.