Strategic Sourcing Manager - Software & Hardware- (Hybrid- Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job contributes to Nordstrom success by effectively developing and leading sourcing strategies, effectively managing suppliers and internal networks to deliver best-in-class performance for the relevant spend area in software and hardware Indirect Spend categories (Non-Merchandise). Consistently delivers measurable and strategic goals to enable a competitive advantage to bottom-line and top-line company growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership. The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Software & Hardware is an individual contributor role responsible for the sourcing of hardware, SaaS, and VARs, primarily supporting store technology and asset protection teams. A day in the life... Manage the contract lifecycle of hardware, devices, and SaaS to support stores. Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success across multiple, high-visibility projects. Lead and collaborate with highly complex cross-functional teams, including Technology and Product organizations to meet timelines and drive favorable business outcomes. Communicate effectively with and influence internal leadership and suppliers. Employ strong knowledge of key hardware and software industry players, competitors, and market dynamics, including component market challenges. Develop new effective relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players. Proactively manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement. Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques. Independently draft and redline a wide variety of technology agreements, including master agreements, SOWs, and catalog-enablement agreements. Effectively manage multiple projects and ambitious deadlines. Independently solve problems, confidently navigate ambiguity, and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues. Provide day-to-day oversight and drive for strong business results. Effectively collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers and leadership.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement with an emphasis on software and hardware.
Strong knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management, “should-cost” models, multi-year negotiation strategies, supplier continuous improvement programs, and Lean Initiatives.
Knowledge of technology procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices.
Knowledge of business ethics and Ethical Sourcing Requirements.
Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally.
Ability to lead and influence peer groups both internally and externally.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
Strong experience with MS Office Suite, Oracle, BI Apps, AI, charting programs, and others.
Ability to conduct and manage sourcing events, evaluate bids against a broad set of evaluation criteria, and provide recommendations for supplier selection.
Supplier risk management experience.
Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and traditional and emerging contract and supplier performance models
A proven track record of executing successful negotiation tactics and strategies and driving complex negotiations that result in cost savings and risk avoidance.

Responsibilities

Manage the contract lifecycle of hardware, devices, and SaaS to support stores.
Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success across multiple, high-visibility projects.
Lead and collaborate with highly complex cross-functional teams, including Technology and Product organizations to meet timelines and drive favorable business outcomes.
Communicate effectively with and influence internal leadership and suppliers.
Employ strong knowledge of key hardware and software industry players, competitors, and market dynamics, including component market challenges.
Develop new effective relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
Proactively manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques.
Independently draft and redline a wide variety of technology agreements, including master agreements, SOWs, and catalog-enablement agreements.
Effectively manage multiple projects and ambitious deadlines.
Independently solve problems, confidently navigate ambiguity, and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues.
Provide day-to-day oversight and drive for strong business results.
Effectively collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers and leadership.