Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Zillow

3d•$103,500 - $174,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for key spend categories, optimizing supplier relationships, total cost of ownership, and risk management in support of Zillow’s business objectives. This role leads complex sourcing events and contract negotiations, partners closely with stakeholders to align on requirements and value drivers, and uses data and market insights to deliver sustainable savings and innovation across the supply base. This role owns technology and SaaS sourcing across Engineering, People, FinTech, and Rentals verticals and leads executive-level conversations with VP and SVP stakeholders, translating complex vendor and commercial issues into decisions and clear next steps. This position is categorized as Remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, including leading complex sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing sourcing strategies, analyzing spend and market data, and delivering measurable value.
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders (e.g., Finance, Legal, technology) to align sourcing strategies and implement supplier solutions.
Experience managing supplier performance, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement across multiple business areas.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Own complex strategic sourcing initiatives from planning through award and implementation for assigned indirect or technology spend categories, including opportunity assessment, stakeholder alignment, sourcing strategy, RFP/RFQ execution, and supplier selection.
Negotiate complex commercial terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers to optimize total cost of ownership while balancing quality, risk, and Business requirements.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, technology, Business owners) to understand demand, define requirements, and align sourcing strategies.
Develop and Maintain robust supplier relationships, including performance reviews, issue escalation and resolution, and continuous improvement plans.
Analyze spend, demand forecasts, and supplier performance data to Identify sourcing opportunities, inform category strategies, and track savings and compliance.
Implement and Maintain sourcing and procurement best practices, standards, and processes, helping to drive adoption of tools and templates.
Monitor market trends, category benchmarks, and regulatory considerations to Provide insights that improve total cost of ownership.
Ensure sourcing activities and supplier agreements comply with Zillow’s procurement policies and risk management guidelines.
Owns technology and SaaS sourcing across Engineering, People, FinTech, and Rentals verticals.
Leads executive-level conversations with VP and SVP stakeholders, translating complex vendor and commercial issues into decisions and clear next steps.