Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

📍 Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid – Onsite Monday–Wednesday

)
About the Rol

e:We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives across IT, Engineering, and Information Security. This role will be responsible for leading supplier negotiations, managing procurement activities, conducting financial analysis, and driving strategic sourcing events that deliver business valu

e.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience negotiating IT software and hardware agreements, managing supplier relationships, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objective

s.
Responsibiliti

• es:Partner with internal stakeholders across IT, Engineering, and Information Security to develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goa
• ls.Lead sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract renewa
• ls.Perform detailed financial and commercial analysis of supplier proposals, contracts, and business dea
• ls.Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing initiatives and strategic decision-maki
• ng.Manage day-to-day relationships with business partners and suppliers throughout the procurement lifecyc
• le.Drive procurement processes to ensure timely execution of renewals, new contracts, and sourcing initiativ
• es.Stay informed on industry trends, supplier market dynamics, and company priorities to strengthen negotiation strategi
• es.Utilize research and analytical insights to optimize commercial outcomes and cost savings opportuniti
• es.Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related questions and issue resoluti
• on.Communicate complex commercial and contractual concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholde
• rs.Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external supplie

rs.
Required Qualificati

• ons:Minimum 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, or related fi
• eld.Proven experience negotiating and managing IT software and hardware contra
• cts.Strong background in supplier negotiations, contract management, and sourcing strategy developm
• ent.Experience leading RFP processes and supplier selection initiati
• ves.Ability to evaluate deals from both financial and commercial perspecti
• ves.Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving ski
• lls.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex conce
• pts.Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational lev

els.
Work Arrange

• ment:Hybrid role with an expectation of working onsite at the Palo Alto three days per week (Monday–Wednes