Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Strategic Sourcing Manager Location:

Palo Alto CA 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