Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, IT

Job ID: 256990
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Real Estate/Prop Dev
Remote Eligible:Hybrid

 

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

The Opportunity:

About the Strategic Sourcing team at Sephora:

Sephora’s strategic sourcing team focuses on optimizing its purchasing decisions by analyzing indirect purchases and developing procurement strategies to reduce costs, improve quality, and strengthen supplier relationships. We look for ways to enhance value by selecting the best suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and implementing best practices to ensure long-term sustainability and efficiency.

 

Your role at Sephora:
As a Senior Manager of IT Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for developing strong and effective business partner relationships and providing strategic sourcing support to a subset of the Sephora Technology business unit.  Reporting to the Director of IT Strategic Sourcing, you will leverage your experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for IT Services (your primary spend subcategory) and to lead stretch projects in other IT spend subcategories such as Infrastructure including Network, Telecom, and Cybersecurity; or Core Applications including Data and Analytics.

 

• Leads/drives/manages both simple and complex, enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations for a wide range of software and SaaS solutions while work closely with stakeholders from across the organization, including technology, information security, privacy, finance, and business teams, to craft and execute contracts that meet the unique needs of Sephora
• Drive cost savings and cost avoidance by proactively identifying new opportunities within supplier engagements including new purchases and renewals to reduce cost (e.g. enterprise discount programs, long-term contracts, commit to consume models)
• Identify, rationalize and optimize opportunities within the realm of Enterprise Software and SaaS infrastructure; leverage your knowledge and skills, help streamline processes, maximize efficiency, and ensure compliance
• Ability to articulate, negotiate and/or consult on supplier engagements with suppliers and internal stakeholders Partner with cross functional partners to execute on robust 360* launch strategies
• Ability to work in an office environment twice a week
• Ability to travel if required (once or twice a year)

 

We’re excited about you if you have:

• Recent strategic sourcing experience, with emphasis on technology products and services including software, hardware and SaaS commodities in a multi-national retail corporation
• Deep understanding of software trends, commercial models, and industry-specific terminology; proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and colleagues globally; experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff members is a plus
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a relevant field is required; MBA or advanced degree from an accredited college/university preferred

•  Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification preferred

The annual base salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $165,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applic