Director, Strategic Sourcing Business Operations Job at Meta (Sunnyvale)

Strategic Planning & Operations Director, Global Development Operations

In this vital role you will leads the company's strategic planning initiatives a...

Location

United States , Thousand Oaks

Salary:

184920.00 - 228010.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 4 years experience in biopharma setting
Master's degree and 7 years experience in biopharma setting
Bachelor's degree and 9 years experience in biopharma setting
MBA., PhD, PharmD, or Master’s Degree with 10 years work experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry
4 or more years of experience in R&D
Proven leader who has experience leading cross-functional teams and complex programs related to the biopharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated expertise in transforming complex information into clear and concise messages for diverse audiences throughout the organization
Excellent conceptual problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution
Proficiency in data analysis to identify trends, present actionable insights and define key performance indicators relevant to business objectives
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a decisive yet affiliative leadership style to drive results while maintaining relationships

Job Responsibility

Lead and effectively organize high functioning meetings and orchestrate townhalls, events and presentations to drive engagement and sense of purpose that align with the organization’s goals
Collaborate with AVP, GDO Operational Excellence Execution, Human Resources, Finance and other business partners to execute organizational priorities or define options and actions to support prioritization decisions
Serve as a key liaison between Global Development Operations SVP, Global Development Operations leaders and other key stakeholders to drive alignment on priorities, communicate decisions and progress actions
Gather, analyze, and synthesize cross-functional information across a variety of sources to maintain knowledge of Global Development Operation execution model, initiatives and portfolio assets to identify hot spots for senior leadership team discussion, alignment to a strategic business plan and subsequent goals and objectives for GDO
Leverage such materials to prepare executive status updates and presentations
Assure the SP&O team deliver a consistent framework across the GDO function for the execution the operational plans for GDO to include the resource management plan, the communication and engagement plan, the capability plan, training requirements and to support the delivery of the functional budget and financial targets as appropriate to enable effective summarization of drivers, trends and metrics
Leverage the SP&O team to assure we understand the pulse of GDO staff across the globe and incorporate their feedback and needs in our operational plans
Mentor, manage and develop a high-performing team that deliver on business operations and oversee administrative support strategies for Global Development Operations
Represent Global Development Operations and provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional initiatives and provide insights to inform initiative objectives and decisions
Contribute to high-impact cross-functional/functional initiatives of strategic importance to the business and execute any other emerging tasks requested by the Global Development Operations SVP

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

Fulltime

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial and G&A

Beam is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee end-to-end indirect...

Location

United States , Cambridge

Salary:

185000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Beam Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field
7-10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Procurement leadership within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
Demonstrated experience supporting Commercial organizations in a life sciences environment
Experience managing indirect categories including IT, Professional Services, Marketing, and Corporate Services
Strong process-mapping and process-improvement skills with close attention to detail
High degree of customer focus and demonstrated collaboration in a team environment
Proven success leading complex negotiations and delivering structural cost savings
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies and results to a diverse audience
Able to travel when needed

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to Commercial and enterprise objectives, incorporating spend analytics, market intelligence, and risk assessment
Lead complex RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs and drive end-to-end sourcing lifecycle management, including supplier selection and negotiation strategy development
Negotiate and execute contracts with strategic suppliers and service providers, ensuring alignment with defined KPIs, SLAs, compliance standards, and measurable value delivery
Set strategic direction and own responsibility for all day-to-day purchasing and category management activities, including order accuracy, compliance, and serving as the primary escalation point for commercial and service issues
Serve as a strategic business partner to Commercial, Finance, Quality, IT, and Legal teams
present supplier performance, savings delivery, and risk updates to leadership
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing discrepancies and strengthen procurement governance and controls
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, establish performance scorecards and dashboards, and conduct structured business reviews to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and service excellence
Anticipate supply market dynamics and mitigate risk through supplier rationalization, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution to avoid operational disruption
Set strategic directions and responsibility for all day-to-day purchasing activities. Mange orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Act as the initial escalation point for purchasing issues

Fulltime

Director, Strategic Operations Analytics

Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations Intelligence, the Director, Strat...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

164900.00 - 214450.00 USD / Year

Spring Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in operations strategy, analytics, or a related role (e.g., management consulting), preferably within healthcare
5+ years in a leadership role
Expertise in workforce management or capacity planning is a plus
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior executives to solve complex business challenges using data and structured analysis
Strong command of data and visualization tools (e.g., Looker, SQL, Hex)
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
able to synthesize complex analysis into actionable insights and influence leadership decisions
A builder’s mindset — comfortable establishing frameworks, processes, and standards in a scaling environment
Strong leadership presence and ability to develop, motivate, and empower analytical talent

Job Responsibility

Lead a strategic analytics Center of Excellence: Develop frameworks, tools, and governance necessary for Operations functional teams to effectively measure performance, identify improvement opportunities, and optimize resource allocation, leveraging analytics and AI-powered solutions
Serve as a strategic advisor to Operations leadership: Partner directly with Ops leaders to diagnose challenges, define success metrics, and use data to inform strategic decisions
Own workforce management strategy: Build and govern scalable capacity planning, forecasting, and staffing models to ensure optimal alignment of resources with member and provider demand
Define and standardize how Operations measures success: Create common KPI definitions, dashboard structures, and reporting methodologies that establish a single source of truth across all functions
Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with teams such as Finance, BI, and Product to ensure alignment on data infrastructure, definitions, and reporting consistency
Develop and mentor a high-performing team: Build and lead a group of analysts and planners who bring rigor, curiosity, and influence to every engagement

What we offer

Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day
HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs
Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2%
A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents
Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays
At 6 months tenure, parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents
Access to Noom, a weight management program
Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses
Access to Wellhub
Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care

Fulltime

Director, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

The Director leads all category management activities related to assigned catego...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Brown University

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, supply chain, business, public administration, or a related field is required
7-10 years of experience in a Procurement leadership role with demonstrated expertise in both negotiating contractual agreements and performing complex solicitations
Advanced knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and current trends in procurement and supply chain
Experience in higher education procurement preferred
Critical Thinking Skills: Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills and be able to work independently with little direction at times. Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills are imperative
Analytical Skills: Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex information to support sourcing strategy
Legal & Sourcing Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of effective procurement strategy combined with a working knowledge of contract law and commercial legal terms. Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements
Influence: Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external parties. Advanced knowledge of industry standards, best practices and current trends and the ability to initiate and foster support for appropriate innovations
Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written. Exceptional presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Leadership: Ability to supervise staff, delegate projects, and work independently with little direction. Results-oriented approach, strong initiative to succeed, decision-making skills and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Category Strategy Development and Executive Leadership: In partnership with key stakeholders on campus and within SPC, identify and develop appropriate category strategies for the procurement of goods and services
Collect and analyze data related to the University’s spend portfolio from benchmark institutions, industry standards and best practices
Identify opportunities to streamline the acquisition of frequently used goods and services and related business processes
Leveraging available data, establish metrics and quantitative objectives for ongoing performance and continuous improvement consistent with goals for cost savings, quality service and customer satisfaction
Foster productive working relationships with key stakeholders from assigned customers and/or category groups
Work with department staff and campus stakeholders to understand categories in need of a comprehensive category strategy or different approach to procuring goods and/or services
Develop, implement and manage innovative category strategies that meet the needs of campus, are cost-effective and align with other campus priorities
Once defined, leverage prior experience and network of relationships to influence direction and adoption of category strategies to ensure results are achieved and sustained
Strategic Sourcing Execution: Develop, lead, and execute strategic sourcing strategies for the procurement of goods and services that align with category strategies that may exist
Identify common users for all goods and services being sourced to effectively communicate procurement strategy, ensure the highest standards are met and sourcing results are communicated to the campus community

Fulltime

Director, Strategic Business Development

Verra Mobility’s Commercial Services division is transforming how leading rental...

Location

United States , Mesa

Salary:

Not provided

Verra Mobility

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
MBA preferred
10+ years in business development, corporate development, or strategic partnerships within mobility, transportation technology, fleet management, or related sectors
Demonstrated success in building and managing a growth opportunity pipeline
Proven ability to close complex, multi-stakeholder deals and lead M&A workstreams
Strong leadership skills with experience building and mentoring teams
Exceptional relationship management, negotiation, and executive presentation abilities
Global mindset with experience in cross-border deals and partnerships
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~50%)

Job Responsibility

Own the strategic business development pipeline, including partnerships, new market entries, and M&A targets
Maintain a prioritized view of opportunities with clear financial and strategic impact metrics
Drive deal flow from opportunity identification through negotiation, contracting, and handoff to execution teams
Expand Verra Mobility’s mobility ecosystem in North America and internationally, building relationships with OEMs, telematics providers, mobility platforms, and technology partners
Develop market entry frameworks for emerging regions and product adjacencies, ensuring scalability and compliance
Source, structure, and manage commercially accretive partnerships that enhance our tolling, violations, and compliance solutions
Create governance models to measure partner performance, ensure contractual compliance, and maximize mutual value
Collaborate with Corporate Development to build and manage the M&A target pipeline, including strategic fit assessments and market scans
Lead Commercial Services’ role in due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration planning for acquisitions
Partner cross-functionally to ensure post-merger value capture

Fulltime

Director of Strategic Sourcing for Contract Manufacturers

The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Contract Manufacturers is responsible for...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

200000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Cerebras Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
At least 5 years in contract manufacturing or EMS
Deep understanding of contract manufacturing processes, global supply chain dynamics, and electronics industry trends
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing global suppliers, and driving significant cost savings
Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), spend analytics, and advanced Excel

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for contract manufacturers, including EMS providers, to support business growth and cost objectives
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key contract manufacturers
lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and service level agreements
Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and continuous improvement programs
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
ensure compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards across all contract manufacturers
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with product development, production, and business goals
Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors impacting contract manufacturing
provide strategic recommendations to leadership
Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency

What we offer

Bonus
Equity
Job stability with startup vitality
Simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs

Fulltime

Director of Business Operations

The Director of Business Operations is the 'Architect of Execution' for Smartech...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Smartech

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in Business Ops, Chief of Staff roles, or Management Consulting, ideally within a high-growth tech or industrial transformation environment
The 'Scaler' Track Record: Experience taking an organization through a significant growth phase or post-acquisition integration
IC Leadership: Demonstrated success in 'leading by influence'—getting results from teams that do not report to you
Cross-Functional Breadth: Experience touching Sales Ops, Product Ops, and Finance, giving you a 360-degree view of how a business unit runs
Business Operating Systems: Deep knowledge of frameworks like EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), Lean, or Agile Business Management
Strategic Project Management: Mastery of high-level orchestration
managing the 'forest' while ensuring the 'trees' are healthy
Change Management: Proven ability to drive adoption of new processes in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
Operational Analytics: Proficiency in translating raw business data into actionable insights for executive leadership
Communication Mastery: Ability to synthesize complex organizational issues into clear, concise updates and action plans

Job Responsibility

Establish the Operating Rhythm: Design and lead the cadence for business reviews, sprint planning, and leadership syncs. Ensure meetings are high-impact, decision-oriented, and result in clear accountability
Drive Execution Rigor: Act as the 'Disciplinarian of Progress.' Track key milestones across all departments, identifying 'red' projects early and forcing the trade-off decisions necessary to keep the pace high
Standardize the 'Smartech Way': Build the institutional playbooks for every core business process—from how we intake new product requirements to how we manage the customer lifecycle and internal hand-offs
Strategic Alignment: Ensure that every team’s 'to-do list' is ruthlessly aligned with the organizational priorities. Prevent 'drift' where teams spend energy on low-impact activities
Decision Support & Governance: Create the frameworks that allow teams to make fast, data-driven decisions. Own the'Single Source of Truth' for business health metrics (KPIs)
Scaling Infrastructure: Identify, design, and implement the tools, systems, and delivery mechanisms (product ops,deployment playbooks, CRM, project management) required to scale AI solutions from pilot deployments to repeatable, enterprise-grade offerings
Special Projects & Bottleneck Clearing: Drop into high-friction areas of the business—whether in supply chain, commercial, or deployment—to diagnose issues, build a process, and hand it back to the team

Director, Legal Commercial Operations (U.S.) (Strategic Transactions)

Circle K's business engages in complex, high-stakes commercial relationships—all...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD or equivalent from an accredited institution and admission to at least one US state bar
10+ years of experience, with a minimum of 7 years leading teams and/or functions (in-house and law firm)
Deep experience negotiating complex, high-value agreements with major counterparties, large CPGs, suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers/distributors, logistics companies, restaurant franchisors, technology companies, and enterprise customers
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, balance risk and growth, and operate effectively in fast-moving, commercial environments
Experience in retail, consumer, or multi-site operating businesses strongly preferred
Demonstrated credibility with senior business leaders and executives
Pragmatic, business-oriented legal advisor with a strong risk-based mindset
Collaborative partner who can drive alignment across legal, finance, compliance, strategy, and operational teams
Deep knowledge of anti-trust and anti-corruption laws and compliance
Comfortable advising on a broad and shifting array of retail legal issues, including the enthusiasm to counsel on new and trending areas of law

Job Responsibility

Provide legal support for Operations and Commercial Optimization, Operational Excellence, Merchandise and Category Management, Food Service and Restaurants, Category Intelligence and Enablement, Technology, and Sourcing and Supply Chain functions
Lead legal support for a broad portfolio of sophisticated commercial agreements including, but not limited to, strategic alliances and joint ventures
key customer contracts
supply chain
private label sourcing, manufacturing and distribution
Structure, negotiate, and draft complex agreements that balance commercial objectives with legal and operational risk
Manage junior attorneys in their support of day-to-day contracting needs of the named functions
Develop contract templates, standards, and negotiation playbooks, as well as self-service tools
Design and provide relevant training to business stakeholders
Identify and mitigate FTC and state-level regulatory and antitrust risk related to pricing, competition, and trade practices, and other risks inherent in the subject matter areas

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, deferred compensation plan, employee stock plan, etc.)
People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel
Vacation / PTO time
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations
Fortune 500 company and a 5-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company

Fulltime

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