Sr. Procurement Sourcing Category Manager

Qualtrics • Seattle, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

On the Qualtrics Procurement team, we aim to enable Qualtrics’ mission and vision by providing the right third-party solutions at the right time. We have embarked on an extensive transformation of our procurement operating model, focusing on implementing industry best practices and optimizing supplier spending. As the Sourcing Category Manager at Qualtrics, you will be working on establishing a resilient supply base, which will yield best value, including best-in-class TCO, SLAs, and other terms of partnership. This role supports Qualtrics' business globally and will require strong acumen, innovative (out of the box) approaches, and a resilient attitude. This role will require strong thought and people leadership, and the ability to manage one or more of the following categories: HR/Benefits & Corporate IT/Software Labor

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Category/Sourcing management (see above for the category list)
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders
• Proven ability to deliver hard savings, build strong provider relations, and drive change
• Complex project management with categories, such as Cloud, Software, Telecommunications, or other (see above)
• Bachelors’ degree required

Nice To Haves

• MBA, JD, or other advanced degree in Supply Chain preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader for the sourcing organization, driving sound, methodical, and ever-improving category space
• Drive value for Qualtrics via its supply base, delivering savings, sound cash management, and value add partnerships
• Lead strategic sourcing projects with business executives while running a full portfolio of sourcing relationships
• Act as a consultant to business partners in the supplier sourcing process, communicating approach for supplier agreement negotiations and/or ongoing projects
• Partner with internal organizations to: define moderate to complex product and/or service requirements; assist with identifying suppliers; run RFx process and evaluations; provide supplier evaluation framework; and make recommendations on supplier selection
• Conduct analysis, coordinate key partner participation (Legal, Tax, Information Security, Finance, etc.), and execute supporting administrative processes
• Facilitate efforts across multiple geographies in developing solutions to problems
• Build, communicate, and execute on sourcing project work plan and timeline. Identify supporting efforts, dependencies, or barriers. Identify and track any sourcing issues, track and report progress
• Draft and redline commercial components of master purchasing and service contracts, statements of work, and software as a service and licensing agreements
• Assist with risk analysis to identify issues (financial, operational, and/or regulatory) and develop risk mitigation strategies. Communicate risks and alternative mitigation strategies to business owners and cross-functional partners
• Support clients in the management of suppliers as it relates to communicating basic contract terms and expectations internally and to the supplier; provide support for contract changes, escalations, remediation, and termination planning
• Perform category management and identify data and research resources in the industry. Track the competitive landscape and identify emerging supplier candidates
• Handle administrative processes and activity reporting as needed to support projects.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) Match
• Amazing Q-Group Communities; MOSAIQ, Green Team, Qualtrics Pride, Q&Able, Qualtrics Salute, and Women’s Leadership Development, which exist as places for support, allyship, and advocacy
• $1800 Experience bonus to be used for an “Experience” of your choosing
• Wellness Reimbursement for $300 per quarter for wellness activities, including gym memberships, spa massages, workout equipment, meditation apps, and much more
• Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.

What This Job Offers

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