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Senior Manager, Sourcing and Procurement

169k – 214kOakland, CABusiness OperationsHybrid7+ YOE
Summary

Leads companywide sourcing and procurement, driving cost optimization, vendor negotiations, SaaS lifecycle management, and cross-functional partnerships with Finance, IT, Security, HR, and Legal. Requires 7+ years in procurement with leadership experience.

About the role

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead the procurement and sourcing functions, fostering a culture of operational excellence and strong partnerships across the business.
  • Manage key sourcing relationships across our corporate services.
  • Collaborate with Finance leadership to implement and optimize the procurement and sourcing roadmap.
  • Build strong relationships with Finance, IT, Security, HR, and Legal stakeholders to ensure initiatives are well-integrated and supported across the organization.

Procurement

  • Develop and execute a procurement program that supports business needs, drives cost efficiency, and enables scalability.
  • Lead vendor selection and negotiations, securing favorable terms while ensuring supplier reliability, performance, and compliance.
  • Manage the SaaS lifecycle and spend, including vendor intake, license optimization, and renewal management.
  • Implement strategies to optimize spend while maintaining quality and adherence to regulatory and internal policy requirements.
  • Oversee procurement systems and reporting to streamline processes and deliver visibility into spend and performance metrics.

Strategic Sourcing

  • Provide sourcing and contract negotiation support for Corporate Services, including Facilities, and Professional Services. This involves leading cross-functional teams from strategy development through contracting and implementation.
  • Define and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and internal client satisfaction while ensuring compliance and mitigating supplier risk.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, with experience managing direct reports or external contractors.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing talent and partnering with internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Experience negotiating large contracts.
  • Experience in sourcing strategy, including sourcing, vendor selection, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost optimization.
  • Support budget owners in spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives, establish key performance metrics, and deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Strong ability to influence and partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Security, HR, and Legal at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing operational excellence with execution.

Pluses

  • Deep experience with SaaS renewals.
  • Experience managing a full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system from the ground up.
  • Experience with lease negotiation.

Total Rewards

  • Expected salary range: $169,000 - $214,000 (final offer dependent on experience and skills).
  • Participation in equity program.
  • 401(k) with company matching.
  • Health, dental, vision insurance.
  • HSAs and FSAs.
  • Company-sponsored life and disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave and sick leave.
  • 17 paid vacation days plus 11 federal holidays.
Skills
SaaS ManagementVendor NegotiationContract NegotiationProcure-to-Pay (P2P)Spend AnalysisSupplier ManagementCost OptimizationProcurement SystemsLicense OptimizationSourcing Strategy
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