Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for technology portfolio procurement.
• Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and agreements with strategic vendors.
• Identify and execute vendor consolidation opportunities to optimize the technology portfolio.
• Provide strategic guidance to functional partners on procurement decisions, balancing new features, seat/usage expansion, and rip-n-replace considerations & initiatives.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with contracts.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in technology space and how that may impact sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement cost-saving strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key sourcing metrics and performance indicators.
• Develop key category strategies for business partners to establish priorities to maximize value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations for Verkada’s global scale.
• Be a key contributor in driving and supporting our P2P process.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, and vendor management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in negotiating complex contracts.
• Ability to analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and value optimization.
• Excellent communication, prioritization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance to functional partners on procurement decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and regulations.
• Experience with vendor consolidation and technology portfolio optimization.
• 5-star customer service mindset.
• Excellent teamwork skills - we have a #OneTeam mindset!
• Ability to find out-of-box solutions to best fit business needs and requirements.
• Must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.