Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Freshworks•San Mateo, CA

6d•$190,000 - $230,000

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead a team of sourcing category managers within our transforming procurement organization. In this role, you will combine strong leadership skills with hands-on sourcing expertise. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of sourcing experts while also contributing individually to the execution of critical sourcing projects. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a proven track record in procurement, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing talent. This is a working manager role, so being able to negotiate and execute purchasing deals will be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
8+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
Proven track record of successfully managing and developing a team.
Proficiency in procurement systems and tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing
Delegate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure team members meet performance expectations (Individual Contribution Goals and SLAs)
Identify training and development needs for team members and facilitate their professional growth
Contribute to the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
Understand internal procurement processes to provide guidance to team and stakeholders.
Partner and collaborate with stakeholder leadership
Execute sourcing projects using category-level strategies and established processes
Support the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, service level agreements, and other key commercial and legal terms to maximize savings and achieve defined goals
Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential supplier-related risks
Execute competitive bids to identify the best-value suppliers
Manage supplier relationships, while measuring supplier actual performance against negotiated SLA’s and quality metrics.
Deep understanding of sourcing and supplier management.