# Tech & Product Strategic Sourcing Specialist

**Company:** [Stripe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/stripe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** strategic sourcing, Procurement, category management, Contract Negotiation, supplier management, rfx, cost savings, e-procurement, workday strategic sourcing, zip, Oracle
**Posted:** 2026-07-20

> Strategic Sourcing Specialist executing technology and SaaS procurement deals at Stripe. Requires 3+ years in indirect sourcing/procurement, proven negotiation and cost savings track record, and software negotiation experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Execute strategic sourcing plans for designated categories, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and process efficiencies
- Lead supplier selection, assessment, and contract negotiation processes, ensuring compliance with Stripe's policies and risk management protocols for allocated deals
- Deliver on strategic sourcing management goals including cost savings and spend under management, and implement any necessary process enhancements to ensure that those goals are achieved
- Evaluate existing supplier base and identify rationalization and/or RFx opportunities in partnership with business teams and Finance, allowing Stripe to maximize negotiating leverage
- Work closely with Sourcing peers to help develop enterprise-level procurement solutions and increase supplier management effectiveness
- Participate in establishing short-term and long range planning and budget development of the company to support strategic business goals

## Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, category management, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to execute Strategic Sourcing activities
- Proven negotiation skills and a track record of achieving significant cost savings and supplier value without compromising on quality or service
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex data
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent Stripe effectively by interfacing with and influencing experienced business leaders
- Demonstrated experience successfully partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with software negotiations is required

## Preferred Qualifications
- Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practice
- Self-disciplined, diligent, proactive and detail oriented
- Comfort with a rapid pace of change, complexity, and working across matrixed functions, preferably within a fast-paced technology or financial services environment
- Understanding or experience with e-procurement tools and systems (e.g., Zip, Workday Strategic Sourcing, Oracle, etc.)
- Familiarity with the fintech industry and its supply chain and procurement challenges

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