Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology

Meta•Austin, TX

5d•$111,000 - $163,000

About The Position

Meta's Strategic Sourcing Organization is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Technology Sourcing Manager to spearhead the end-to-end sourcing processes for Corp Networking Hardware, related services, and Enterprise Security. This critical role involves actively managing sourcing categories, leading supplier negotiations, and supporting and influencing key business decisions to drive successful sourcing outcomes.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, indirect category management, or contracting within technology categories
Extensive experience in effective collaboration, influence, and communication with internal clients and external suppliers
Proven experience to analyze complex information and data sets, apply critical thinking, and achieve successful outcomes through negotiation
Expertise in drafting and redlining professional services and software agreements, with experience of contract language and terms
Proficiency with a variety of tools and technologies, including productivity, collaboration, and contract management software, and quick adaptability to new systems and workflows with a focus on continuous improvement
Commercial negotiation acumen, evidenced by a track record of securing favorable terms and managing complex contracts
Proven organizational and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the complexities of Tech Sourcing, particularly networking hardware, software, services and associated agreements
Knowledge of datacenter build and maintenance processes
Experience collaborating on and supporting global projects

Responsibilities

Forge collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders to strategically create, implement, and optimize sourcing and spend management solutions
Collaborate with engineering leaders to translate technical requirements into commercial results, managing the full end-to-end sourcing strategy (planning, execution, measurement, and process optimization)
Lead and manage all RFx processes, including supplier identification, selection, internal/external alignment, scoping, scoring, bid evaluations, comprehensive market analysis, negotiations, and final award
Conduct in-depth market analysis and competitive benchmarking to ensure continuous supplier improvement in purchase price and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Monitor, report on, and implement actions for cost improvements against market pricing
Direct contract negotiation and execution (e.g., master agreements, statements of work, order forms, amendments) with both internal partners and external suppliers
Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project issues and risks
Optimize business benefits by effectively balancing business requirements against technical constraints
Build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams including strategic sourcing, contracts, procurement operations, legal, and FP&A