Manager - Sourcing and Procurement

<div class="content-intro"><p>Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet.&nbsp; We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.</p></div><p>Within Verisign, the Sourcing and Procurement Team provides enterprise-wide procurement expertise and support across various commodities, including but not limited to corporate services, technology, professional services, and telecommunications.&nbsp; We are seeking an experienced individual level contributor to enhance our existing capabilities.</p> <p>In the <strong>Manager, Sourcing and Procurement</strong> role, you will engage with cross-functional stakeholders and lead various procurement related processes, which includes identifying sourcing opportunities, leading competitive bidding initiatives, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating commercial terms and conditions.&nbsp; This position is instrumental in achieving objectives across price, quality, service, compliance, and performance.</p> <p>Key immediate focus areas include:</p> <ul> <li>Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for information technology equipment, software and services to meet business objectives</li> <li>Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for technology-based categories such as software licenses, hardware, SaaS, cloud infrastructure and other technology services to secure favorable pricing and other commercial business terms</li> <li>Cost and Value Analysis: Analyze total cost of ownership, identify opportunities for cost savings and benchmark against market research</li> <li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams (including finance, legal, risk and other technology departments) to align sourcing strategies with business needs, support for budgeting, and overall process execution</li> </ul> <p>An ideal candidate embraces collaboration and teamwork across the organization.&nbsp; We expect the candidate to possess competencies that allow them to bring noticeable improvements in some of the above-mentioned areas.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Leads the execution of strategic sourcing and competitive bidding initiatives, including conducting spend and data analysis, internal assessments, drafting requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and negotiating with suppliers</li> <li>Collaborates with stakeholders on business and technical requirements an