Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Professional Services Job at Uber (San Francisco)

Senior Category Manager - Professional Services

Location

United States , Phoenix

Salary:

Not provided

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5 years of experience in procurement lifecycle, including requirement gathering, contracting, and post-purchase vendor management
5 years of experience of the procurement operation functions including transaction management, sourcing, and pricing analytics
High-School Diploma or GED in field of study

Job Responsibility

Ownership of assigned category including, spend analytics, category and supplier performance management, risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies
Strategic engagement with supplier communities to develop and implement initiatives that enable profitable growth
Develop category and market expertise that allows the organization to effectively compete in target market segments
this includes market trends and competitive analysis, as inputs to the development of our assortment strategy
Leverage market intelligence to validate and benchmark costs and competitive pricing
Develop product pricing/costing models that demonstrate value, impact, and opportunity
Lead RFx processes, contract negotiations and supplier selection, ensuring cost effectiveness & value add
Manage on-going supplier relationships and execute supplier performance management initiatives in accordance with standards and guidelines and in collaboration with business partners
Manage multiple projects and initiatives within assigned categories with the ability to meet defined timelines and provide proactive status communication to business partners

Fulltime

Strategic Sourcing Lead, Professional Services

Professional Services is one of OpenAI’s largest and fastest-growing spend categ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

234000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, consulting, or commercial leadership roles in fast-scaling, ambiguous environments
Experience managing categories with co-employment or workforce classification risk
Demonstrated ownership of large, complex professional services or consulting categories
Strong commercial acumen across rate structures, SOW-based services, and vendor operating models
Experience partnering with senior Finance, Legal, and HR/Workforce stakeholders
Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Zip, Ironclad) at a portfolio and governance level
Executive-ready written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Own the global Professional Services category strategy, including supplier segmentation, engagement models, and long-term roadmap
Define and standardize frameworks for how professional services are sourced, contracted, and governed across the company
Establish clear category guardrails to balance speed, flexibility, cost efficiency, and compliance
Lead strategic relationships with OpenAI’s most critical professional services partners
Rationalize a fragmented supplier base by identifying consolidation, tiering, and preferred-partner opportunities
Partner with Finance to improve cost transparency, rate structures, volume leverage, and forecasting across the category
Partner closely with Legal and Extended Workforce teams to mitigate co-employment and regulatory risks
Ensure professional services engagements are structured and operated in line with internal policies and external compliance requirements
Introduce clearer governance for scope control, renewals, expansions, and offboarding
Act as the primary strategic interface between Procurement and senior stakeholders across Research, Engineering, G&A, and Operations

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Fulltime

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Franci...

Location

United States

Salary:

128000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Airbnb

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of procurement or industry experience, ideally managing indirect spend across Professional Services
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and negotiation efforts delivering measurable savings and value
Experience applying AI or data-driven solutions to simplify procurement processes or optimize workflows
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationship management across a diverse portfolio of professional services
Develop and execute category plans that align with business priorities
Identify and lead initiatives to simplify sourcing and procurement processes
Contribute to a culture of operational excellence by sharing best practices and driving measurable improvements
Partner with business leaders to understand needs and translate them into sourcing strategies and negotiation plans
Conduct and lead end-to-end sourcing activities including opportunity assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations
Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities
Apply AI tools and automation to streamline data analysis, supplier management, and contract workflows
Build and manage supplier relationships
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Vendor Management

What we offer

Bonus
Equity
Employee Travel Credits

Fulltime

IT Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing Manager

We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Strategic Sourcing Manager to work close...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Logistics, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a related industry
Proven experience leading complex IT infrastructure sourcing initiatives
Strong analytical and process‑driven mindset with the ability to use data to drive informed decisions
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Strong problem‑solving abilities and sound judgment in complex business situations
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and gain alignment from executive leadership and senior stakeholders
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across teams with competing priorities
Strong supplier relationship management and conflict resolution capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing lifecycle, including supplier identification and selection, competitive sourcing, pricing negotiations, and contract red‑lining in partnership with Legal for MSAs, Schedules, and SOWs
Manage and coordinate cross‑functional sourcing teams to execute complex sourcing initiatives
Develop a strategic sourcing opportunities pipeline through competitive marketplace introduction, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process re‑engineering
Directly manage high-value sourcing engagements with varying levels of spend, risk, and complexity across the following categories: Mainframe technologies, Mainframe ISVs, Outsourced Data Center Operations service providers, Data Center technologies (Compute, Storage, Network), Telecom, and Software and professional services
Align with business partners on sourcing strategy, timelines, and negotiation approach
Communicate regularly with key stakeholders on project scope, status, risks, requirements, dependencies, and key issues
Identify, quantify, and validate savings opportunities and work with business partners to achieve optimal cost reductions
Conduct market analysis and scenario modeling to support strategic sourcing decision
Evaluate existing sourcing and procurement procedures and present improvement recommendations to senior leadership
Analyze procurement costs and develop actionable cost reduction strategies

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Free online training

Senior Manager, Sourcing and Procurement

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Sourcing and Procurement to lead and exec...

Location

United States , Oakland

Salary:

169000.00 - 214000.00 USD / Year

Everlaw

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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
Experience supporting 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
Authorized to work in the United States

Job Responsibility

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
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
Provide sourcing and contract negotiation support for Corporate Services, including Facilities, and Professional Services

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Professional development
Fully stocked kitchen
Equity program
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance
HSAs and FSAs for various expenses

Fulltime

Professional Services Senior Consultant

As a Senior Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM Deployment, you will be a ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Palo Alto Networks Italia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A proven track record in modernizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to achieve automation, AI-driven detection, and measurable improvements in MTTD/MTTR
Exceptional executive presence, with strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders from the SOC analyst to the CISO
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior security leaders, with the ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations
8+ years of hands-on experience in deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions within large enterprise environments
6+ years of experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) tooling, processes, and workflows
Hands-on technical mastery across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, and threat intelligence
Ability to conceive, architect, and develop effective correlation and detection rules
Familiarity with a range of SIEM technologies, such as Splunk and IBM QRadar, is a plus
Strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)
Relevant bachelor's degree or industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, GIAC, etc.), is a plus

Job Responsibility

Serve as the lead strategic advisor and subject matter expert for customers undertaking a full-scale SOC modernization with XSIAM
Lead multi-national SOC transformation programs, consolidating fragmented detection and response processes into a unified, AI-driven platform
Direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments, guiding customers from initial strategy to full operationalization
Devise and oversee comprehensive log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality data fuels the XSIAM platform
Architect and implement sophisticated detection strategies and correlation rules to fortify customer defenses against advanced threats
Fine-tune and optimize log sources and correlation rules to maximize system performance and detection efficacy
Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation
Transform ambiguity into structured action plans, driving accountability at every level of a customer engagement
Build and mentor high-performing professional services teams that blend consulting, engineering, and change management expertise
Partner with Product and R&D teams to incorporate field insights into roadmap priorities

Senior Manager, Strategic ABM

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the futu...

Location

United States , Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY

Salary:

121000.00 - 148000.00 USD / Year

JLL

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, or a related field. MBA preferred
Proven experience (5+ years) as an account-based marketing professional with suitable experience activating high-touch, single-account pursuits
Strong understanding of B2B marketing, profiling ideal personas, and full-funnel engagement strategy to develop integrated marketing campaigns that drive demand, pipeline, and revenue
Proficiency in analyzing accounts and buying groups utilizing CRM, marketing automation platforms, intent tools such as 6Sense, B2B Ad Tech, and other primary sources
Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach and strong analytical skills
Define repeatable processes to expand the ABM program across strategic accounts
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Responsibility

Lead the 1-1 ABM program for the most strategic accounts of our Real Estate Management Services business
Identify key accounts and work closely with the industry marketing and communications teams to develop personalized programs for each account
Implement various digital campaigns, events, content, and thought leadership initiatives to drive engagement and interest from target accounts. Utilize various marketing channels to increase account awareness and generate demand
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with Sales, Account Management, and Marketing teams to develop joint account plans, define high-touch strategies, and identify growth opportunities. Align marketing activities with the broader account strategy to deliver consistent messaging and impactful campaigns
Personalization and segmentation: Develop a deep understanding of target accounts and their pain points, goals, and challenges. Leverage this knowledge to create personalized marketing campaigns that resonate with key decision-makers and influencers
Measure and analyze campaign performance: Establish clear metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of ABM initiatives. Track campaign performance, report on results, and provide recommendations for optimization. Conduct ongoing analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven decisions
Stay up to date with industry trends: Keep abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in ABM. Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and methodologies to enhance ABM capabilities and effectiveness
Program Management Capabilities: Roadmap & Framework
Performance measurement
Gathering and summarizing client insights

What we offer

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Fulltime

Senior Professional Services Consultant - Automation

As a Senior Consultant for SOC Transformation & XSIAM / XSOAR Deployment, you wi...

Location

Spain , Madrid

Salary:

Not provided

Palo Alto Networks Italia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A proven track record in modernizing and transforming Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to achieve automation, AI-driven detection, and measurable improvements in MTTD/MTTR
Exceptional executive presence, with strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders from the SOC analyst to the CISO
Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior security leaders
Ability to diagnose challenges and deliver strategic recommendations
10+ years of hands-on experience in deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions within large enterprise environments
8+ years of experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) tooling, processes, and workflows
Hands-on technical mastery across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, and threat intelligence
Ability to conceive, architect, and develop effective correlation and detection rules
Familiarity with a range of SIEM technologies, such as Splunk and IBM QRadar, is a plus
Strong expertise in Regular Expressions (Regex)

Job Responsibility

Serve as the lead strategic advisor and subject matter expert for customers undertaking a full-scale SOC modernization with XSIAM
Lead multi-national SOC transformation programs, consolidating fragmented detection and response processes into a unified, AI-driven platform
Direct enterprise-scale XSIAM deployments, guiding customers from initial strategy to full operationalization
Devise and oversee comprehensive log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality data fuels the XSIAM platform
Architect and implement sophisticated detection strategies and correlation rules to fortify customer defenses against advanced threats
Fine-tune and optimize log sources and correlation rules to maximize system performance and detection efficacy
Identify opportunities to enhance analyst alert handling and response through automation
Transform ambiguity into structured action plans, driving accountability at every level of a customer engagement
Build and mentor high-performing professional services teams that blend consulting, engineering, and change management expertise
Partner with Product and R&D teams to incorporate field insights into roadmap priorities

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