Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

Role 

The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to build strong relationships with their internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing, category management, contract negotiation and delivery of the Marketing category, including but not limited to Event Management, Event Venue,  as well Advertising, Creating,Market Research, Promotional Items, Lead Generation and Print. Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance within categories; manage and execute appropriate sourcing process and procedures. This role provides leadership and direction in support of the company’s Marketing functions for Strategic Sourcing.

What you get to do in this role

• Conducts supplier analysis, evaluates potential suppliers, and support the overall supplier qualification process, develops and create sourcing plans and category strategies, requests for proposal, and other sourcing documents, evaluates and recommends purchasing and sourcing decision to management.
• Review spend analysis, assess, and proactively seek opportunities for Cost Savings and Avoidance
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal results
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Actively seek out industry knowledge through research, trade shows, conferences and online training, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we need someone who has:

• Minimum of four years of experience in strategic sourcing with at least 2 years sourcing the marketing category
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with the sourcing landscape managing Marketing spend in Events.
• Experience with the following is a plus:
  • Advertising
  • Creative
  • Event Venue
  • Market Research
  • Promotional Items
  • Marketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Print
• First-class professional and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with diverse internal and external resources and groups
• Excellent organization and time management skills to oversee simultaneously occurring projects, tasks, and deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of office productivity, word-processing and various other computer-based or online website proposal software. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of RFP process and standard business practices and procedures.
• Both strategic and tactical sourcing experience
• Ability to articulate category strategies
• Solid judgment and ability to make good decisions
• Comfortable negotiating and networking
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
• Ability to work independently
• Can-do mentality

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $112,200 - $196,400, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

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