Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology
San Francisco · 3-5 years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 28, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3-5 years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- San Francisco
About the role
- As a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, you will establish operational objectives, policies, and work plans for the Technology category function, and will delegate and oversee execution across your team.
- You will drive the strategy and success of the most complex, highest-value Technology sourcing initiatives while ensuring alignment with company-wide objectives.
- This hybrid office role requires being based in either Bellevue, WA, or the San Francisco Bay Area.
Responsibilities
- Implement Sourcing Strategy: Lead the execution of strategic sourcing strategies for Technology categories (Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony, AI) to optimize procurement in line with company objectives, including cost reduction, risk mitigation, and driving efficiency.
- Strategic Planning: Develop 3–5 year rolling category strategies for Technology spend by working closely with Technology stakeholders to understand long-term needs and translate those insights into operational sourcing strategy.
- Process & Governance: Develop, implement, and oversee KPIs for Technology sourcing activities; help strengthen and operationalize SS&P processes and policies, establishing a governance model to drive performance, mitigate risk, and continuously improve outcomes.
- Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing decisions, process improvements, and high-stakes supplier negotiations. Develop and track KPIs to measure savings and supplier performance.
- Contract Negotiation & Risk Management: Lead the most complex contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and SLAs. Identify and mitigate internal and external risks associated with Technology purchase transactions, including risks arising from tech contract law and commercial terms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, and the Technology organization to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs, ensuring policies and procedures are followed and met.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Category Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Assign and monitor individual and team goals, driving accountability for performance.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with key Technology suppliers, ensuring they meet performance expectations and contractual agreements. Act as the primary point of contact for critical supplier issues.
- Market Analysis & Supplier Selection: Conduct market research and competitive analysis on Technology categories to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and lead supplier selection processes.
- M&A Support: Drive M&A activity from a Strategic Sourcing perspective, including contract novation and consolidation of Technology agreements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a proven track record in a leadership role, and deep experience in Technology sourcing (Infrastructure, SaaS, Telecom, IaaS, AI, etc.).
- Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost optimization techniques, including deep understanding of tech contract law and commercial terms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions on ambiguous, undefined problems.
- Experience with procurement software and tools, as well as advanced Excel skills (Coupa, Workday Strategic Sourcing/Scout, SAP, Oracle, Ariba, etc.).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and a team simultaneously.
Preferred qualifications
- Broad experience across multiple technology categories and industries preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM.
- Experience in the SaaS industry leading a sourcing function.
- Prior managerial/leadership experience with direct reports.
- Master's degree preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
- Equity (where applicable)
- Bonus
Workplace
- Hybrid office role, 2 days a week in office.
- Requires being based in either Bellevue, WA, or the San Francisco Bay Area.
Skills
- Advanced Excel
- Coupa
- Workday Strategic Sourcing/Scout
- SAP
- Oracle
- Ariba
