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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

United States, Remote · Job Posted April 23, 2025

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We are seeking a strategic sourcing team leader for Professional Services Category Management. In this role, you will be developing and implementing sourcing strategies across diverse professional services categories while leading a team of Strategic Sourcing Managers focused on enhancing efficiency, reducing risks, and ensuring high-quality business outcomes. Collaboration and growth within a dynamic environment are essential.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for professional services that align with organizational goals and objectives
  • design and oversee a comprehensive professional services category strategy and roadmap to enhance the maturity level of our sourcing process by streamlining operations and improving efficiencies
  • foster a cohesive team culture, promote collaboration in the workplace, align with procurement objectives to achieve success, and prioritize career growth and development
  • support the development of a responsible procurement program, including cost optimization, competitive bidding, and a team's key metrics against OKRs
  • share market intelligence, conduct market analysis, and benchmark to anticipate price fluctuations for potential sourcing opportunities and risks
  • establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, and senior executives to understand and influence all commercial aspects of risks
  • ensure that suppliers meet performance expectations, deliver value, and comply with contractual obligations.

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a sourcing manager and category manager with a focus on professional services
  • ability to create and execute strategic sourcing and category strategies that result in cost reduction, enhanced supplier performance, and reduced risks
  • confident in a rapidly growing, fast paced and changing environment
  • excellent leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills
  • proven complex problem solving and decision-making skills
  • excellent planning, analytical and project management skills
  • drive impact and navigate ambiguity while staying collaborative and inclusive
  • passion to understand Atlassian’s products, customers, culture, and business models
  • BS/BA degree
  • 10+ years of experience within procurement and/or supply chain
  • experienced people leader with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing sourcing team
  • demonstrated exceptional leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively, and create and drive vision within and across organizations
  • deep understanding of software and cloud services, associated business models, and technology industry trends
  • in-depth understanding of procurement best practices, principles, and techniques, as well as relevant laws and regulations
  • history of partnering well with senior leaders to develop a culture of getting to 'yes'
  • focus on achieving the organization's financial and operational goals
  • ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

What we offer

  • Health coverage
  • paid volunteer days
  • wellness resources
  • and more.

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