Strategic Sourcing Manager

Oracle • Santa Clara, CA

10d • $102,300 - $209,500

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to help expand and scale the next generation of Oracle Cloud data centers. The role sits within OCI’s Global Strategic Sourcing organization, which makes strategic decisions affecting supplier cost, technical capabilities, supply availability, and delivery of critical infrastructure equipment to data centers.

The manager will develop and execute category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage strategic supplier relationships, and partner across Oracle to support infrastructure requirements with competitive costs, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance. The role calls for strategic sourcing expertise, commercial acumen, supplier management, and technical understanding of data center infrastructure equipment. Relevant categories may include UPS, PDU, busway, RPP, transformers, switchgear, generators, batteries, and cooling equipment.

The position also provides direction on supply chain strategies and continuous cost improvement, represents Oracle with strategic suppliers, influences stakeholders across business lines, and mentors colleagues. The role operates in a fast-paced, complex, and sometimes ambiguous environment.

Requirements

• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or supply chain management, with responsibility for infrastructure equipment or hardware.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing strategic sourcing or category plans.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and serving as a key interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations and contractual agreements, including driving competitive cost and commercial outcomes.
• Experience conducting supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, proposal or quotation evaluation, or supply chain analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across business, technical, and supplier organizations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex, and ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing data center infrastructure equipment or other technically complex infrastructure hardware.
• Experience with one or more infrastructure equipment categories such as UPS, PDU, busway, RPP, transformers, switchgear, generators, batteries, or cooling equipment.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategies that balance continuity of supply, cost, technology, supplier performance, and business requirements.
• Experience representing an organization and managing relationships with senior leaders or executives at strategic suppliers.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives, supply chain improvements, or supplier-performance programs.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing leadership to colleagues.
• 8 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category plans for data center infrastructure equipment.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-line-of-business teams to drive competitive cost, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Serve as a primary interface with strategic suppliers and build productive supplier relationships.
• Lead supplier negotiations and execute contractual agreements while maintaining product and commercial competitiveness.
• Conduct competitive supplier analysis, cost modeling, market analysis, and evaluation of supply chain alternatives.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and quotations against Oracle requirements and standards.
• Identify and implement supply chain initiatives, process improvements, and best practices that improve efficiency and supplier performance.
• Track supplier performance and provide feedback to ensure Oracle requirements and standards are achieved.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to influence product and supplier selection based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology.
• Build constructive stakeholder relationships across Oracle and influence decisions across different lines of business.
• Represent Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with senior leaders and executives at strategic suppliers.
• Provide direction and specialized knowledge on supply chain strategies and continuous cost improvement through supplier and partner negotiations.
• Apply balanced judgment and strong problem-solving skills to complex and ambiguous situations.
• Mentor colleagues, share expertise, and provide leadership across the organization.
• Promote agility, adaptability, continuous improvement, and exploration of new ideas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, or child.
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Flexible or accrued vacation, depending on employee eligibility and position.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed each calendar year, with unused hours carrying over up to a 112-hour maximum.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal benefits.
• Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
• May be eligible for bonus and equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed