Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, Engineering/Technology

LinkedIn•Mountain View, CA

1d•$143,000 - $231,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing role requires a customer orientation with emphasis on leadership, strong analysis, category expertise, global experience, and a passion for driving innovation and solutions. This position requires extensive experience with strategic sourcing methodologies related to indirect procurement commodities including market and spend analysis, building and maintaining a Category Plan, partnering with Business Unit leadership to define priorities, report progress and manage the performance of the Category Plan. In addition, the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will monitor supplier performance and ensure responsible sourcing practices are implemented. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing for Technology (specifically in the following categories: Software, Hardware, and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services categories) particularly large and complex enterprise agreements, which could include business and technical requirements gathering, supplier selection, due diligence, risk and compliance evaluation, contract definition and term negotiations, financial structuring, and sourcing strategy.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
8+ years' experience in contract analysis, negotiation, financial modeling and RFP/RFI/RFQ creation and evaluation
8 + years' experience in contract drafting, editing and pricing negotiations

Nice To Haves

5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing, coaching, and developing sourcing/procurement teams
3+ years' experience supporting Engineering, Product, Infrastructure, or Technology organizations in a strategic sourcing/procurement capacity
MBA or JD preferred; CPSM certified preferred; Professional Certifications related to process improvement, strategic sourcing or asset management
Executive presence: Comfortable communicating with executives and tailoring effective communications to various levels within the organization
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate technical/business needs into sourcing strategies
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Security, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance teams
Effectively build relationships as well as influence and drive change in a cross-functional team environment
Knowledge and experience negotiating for the following businesses Technology and Professional Services
Experience with acquisition integration in a Sourcing Role
Experience with Oracle, Service Now, Conga, Salesforce, or other Contract Management systems

Responsibilities

Own end to end category strategy and execution for Technology Sourcing including Cloud, Software, Telecom, Engineering and Technology Services
Responsible for review and approval of contracts, including negotiating and drafting commercial terms
Design and implement data-driven sourcing strategies that balance cost, speed, quality, and innovation
Manage the execution of request for proposals, bid analysis, contract drafting and editing, and supplier negotiation
Establish and nurture relationships with key business stakeholders to facilitate formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies establishing clear and measurable goals focused on continuous improvement
Serve as subject matter expert for best-in-class procurement practices and tools including experience in working with numerous cross-functional disciplines such as information security, compliance, risk management, supplier risk, and law
Identify and execute new or creative approaches, strategies and processes to address business needs
Lead and negotiate complex, global agreements, focusing on total value aligned with business stakeholder objectives.
Develop and manage internal customer relationships and manage leadership expectations
Be the Stakeholder voice into the Strategic Sourcing (SS) team, driving operational excellence into SS global practices and share the sourcing value proposition to the Technology team(s).
Operate as a Program Manager for key global initiatives