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As a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating with various vendors, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver on business objectives for the Spend Money Wisely team (Verkada’s take on Strategic Sourcing). Your primary focus will involve negotiating strategic deals, optimizing the technology portfolio through vendor consolidation opportunities, and providing strategic guidance to functional partners in balancing new features, seat/usage expansion, and rip-n-replace initiatives. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, work closely with Legal, Security, and Finance teams, and ensure cost efficiency and value optimization across Verkada’s technology portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
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
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.
Requirements:
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
Ability to find out-of-box solutions to best fit business needs and requirements
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week
You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.
What we offer:
Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
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