Technology Sourcing Manager (Remote - United States)
About The Position
Yelp is seeking an experienced Technology Sourcing Manager to join their Business Technology team. This role is responsible for managing Yelp’s third-party technology partnerships and leading contract negotiations for software, hardware, and infrastructure tools. The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with all teams across Yelp, impacting the company’s trajectory by supporting the adoption of technology for both corporate tools and systems, as well as production environments and partnerships that connect the product to customers and consumers. This opportunity is fully remote and open to applicants throughout the US. Yelp values great people and encourages applications even if not all requirements are met.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of Technology Vendor Management and Sourcing (software, hardware, telco, or datacenter).
- Ability to manage a wide range of projects across the business that are often highly technical.
- Analytical experience grounded in solid business/finance fundamentals.
- Outstanding communication skills in all forms—written, presentation and negotiation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite & senior executives as well as seasoned supplier partners.
- Enthusiasm to embrace diverse & dispersed teams across the company on a daily basis.
- B.S. degree or equivalent experience.
- Preferably 4 years (or more) of technology sourcing related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead full cycle technology sourcing projects including strategy, identifying potential partners, outreach, competitive bidding, pricing & contract negotiation, and contract approval.
- Build strong relationships with external vendor partners and internal business collaborators.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from quick contract renewals to in-depth new strategic partnerships.
- Organize a large database of partnerships, utilize data to provide clear reporting to management on renewal status and important contract terms.
- Analyze spend and other data to solve problems, monitor purchasing activity, and conduct benchmarking.
- Ensure all contracts are executed and cataloged, and that approved payments align with contractual terms.
Benefits
- Five star benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
