Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Meta Platforms, Inc.•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Meta's Strategic Sourcing Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technology Sourcing Manager to lead the end-to-end sourcing processes for technical professional services and quality assurance testing services in support of Meta's Reality Labs and Family of Apps. As a key member of our team, this individual will be responsible for driving successful sourcing outcomes by actively managing sourcing categories, driving supplier negotiations, and supporting & influencing business decisions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, indirect category management, or contracting supporting technology services
Extensive experience collaborating, influencing, and communicating effectively with internal clients and external suppliers
Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex information and data sets, thinking critically, and driving successful outcomes through negotiation
Experience managing time-sensitive projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and multiple stakeholder teams
Experience drafting/redlining professional services and software agreements with clear understanding of contract language and terms
Experience using a range of tools and technologies, including office productivity tools (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.), contract management software and willing to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and workflows, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Metaverse and wearables (for example, smart glasses)
Familiarity navigating the nuances of purchasing technology services, specifically quality assurance testing services, and associated agreements
Experience collaborating on and supporting global projects

Responsibilities

Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Meta Reality Labs and Family of Apps to strategically develop, implement and optimize sourcing and vendor management solutions
Manage end-to-end sourcing projects (including planning, execution, measurement, and optimization of projects and processes)
Own and lead RFx processes, including supplier discovery, selection, internal and external alignment, scoping, scoring, bid evaluations, market analysis, negotiations, and award
Drive in-depth market analysis and competitive benchmarking activities to ensure continuous supplier improvement in purchase price and total cost of ownership. Measure, report, and action cost improvements as compared to market pricing
Lead contract negotiation and contracting (e.g., master agreements, statements of work, order forms, amendments, etc.) with internal partners and external suppliers
Actively identify, track, and manage issues and risks for the projects
Identify, develop, and deploy industry-leading supplier management, procurement and category management practices
Ensure program success through consistent supplier management and governance methodologies, in collaboration with business stakeholders
Balance business requirements versus technical constraints to maximize business benefits
Establish collaborative relationships across strategic sourcing, contracts, procurement operations, legal, FP&A, and other cross-functional organizations