Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Duration: 6+ months

Role is hybrid with the expectation of working in the Palo Alto (HQ) office 3 days per (M-W)

• Partners with internal stakeholders in IT, Engineering and Infosec to develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with strategic objectives
• Leads sourcing events (RFPs and negotiations) focusing on providing business value and deal financial analysis
• Must be able to assess and analyze deals at a macro and micro level from a financial and commercial perspective
• Provides research in conjunction with RFPs and other new initiatives
• Manages day-to-day relationships with business partners on sourcing activities
• Drives and coordinates the procurement process to ensure that all parties are on track with executing renewals, new contracts and RFPs in a timely manner
• Stays abreast of other company trends to apply to negotiation strategies
• Utilizes research to apply to negotiation strategies to drive optimal outcomes
• Act as a first line of contact to resolve supplier questions/issues
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and must be able to articulate complex deals in lay-speak
• Must be a consummate relationship builder both internally and with external suppliers
• Must have at least 7 years experience in executing on IT software and hardware deals and contracts
• Must have direct negotiation experience with suppliers