Pinterest

Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Pinterest • $146K — $301K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or related fields.
  • 4+ years of experience in leadership and team development.
  • Expertise in managing substantial General & Administrative spend portfolios.
  • Proven track record of complex supplier negotiations and contract structuring.
  • Experience in aligning sourcing strategies with diverse business priorities.
  • Skilled in using data and market intelligence for strategic decision-making.
  • Familiarity with AI applications in sourcing, ensuring quality and data protection.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields; advanced degrees or certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing strategies for General & Administrative expenditures.
  • Manage complex sourcing processes from requirements to performance evaluation.
  • Establish commercial and risk strategies in supplier agreements.
  • Utilize spend analysis and market research for insightful sourcing recommendations.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational needs.
  • Develop and guide a high-performing sourcing team with clear objectives.
  • Enhance sourcing processes and tools for greater efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
  • Leverage AI for analytics and workflow execution in sourcing activities.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic environment influencing strategic procurement decisions.
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop future sourcing professionals.
  • Engage in cross-functional partnerships across various corporate divisions.
  • Contribute to Pinterest's growth and risk management through strategic sourcing.
  • Flexible in-office requirements with minimal in-person collaboration.
Full Job Description
Sr. Manager, General & Administrative Strategic Sourcing

Pinterest is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to lead General & Administrative sourcing and manage an approximately $150M annual third-party spend portfolio. You'll partner with leaders across Finance, Legal, Trust & Safety, People, IT, Workplace and other corporate functions to create supplier strategies that balance commercial value, risk management, operational excellence and stakeholder experience. You'll also lead and develop a team of sourcing professionals while helping evolve Pinterest's sourcing capabilities. This role reports to the Global Head of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Intelligence.

What you'll do:
  • Lead category strategy and sourcing plans for General & Administrative spend, translating business priorities into multi-year roadmaps and measurable value plans.
  • Lead complex sourcing engagements from requirements definition and market analysis through supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, implementation and supplier performance management.
  • Establish commercial strategies and negotiate agreements that address pricing, service levels, performance expectations, risk allocation, governance, renewals and transition planning.
  • Develop insights and recommendations using spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier assessments, benchmarks and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Trust & Safety, People, IT and Workplace to align sourcing decisions with business needs, financial objectives and risk requirements.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sourcing team through clear priorities, timely feedback, accountability and growth opportunities.
  • Improve sourcing processes, tools, governance, and data practices to make the function more scalable, transparent, and easy for stakeholders to engage.
  • Use AI to accelerate analysis, research, documentation and sourcing planning while applying judgment and verification to ensure accuracy, quality and appropriate handling of sensitive information.


What we're looking for:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply management, commercial strategy or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience leading and developing people, including setting expectations, coaching, delivering feedback and managing performance.
  • Experience leading strategic sourcing and category management for substantial indirect, General & Administrative, corporate services, professional services, technology or related spend.
  • Experience leading complex supplier negotiations and structuring commercial agreements that balance cost, quality, service, risk, flexibility and long-term business value.
  • Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across functions and aligning competing business, financial, legal and risk priorities.
  • Experience using spend data, supplier economics, market intelligence and financial analysis to inform category strategies and commercial decisions.
  • Demonstrated experience using AI to accelerate analysis, research or workflow execution, with a clear approach to validating accuracy and quality, protecting sensitive data and maintaining ownership of final decisions and deliverables.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Preferred qualifications:
    • Experience in a technology, platform, SaaS, high-growth, or complex global enterprise environment.
    • Expertise in one or more G&A categories such as professional services, contingent workforce, HR and benefits, finance, legal, insurance, workplace, facilities, travel, or corporate services.
    • Experience with source-to-pay, contract-lifecycle-management, RFx, spend-analytics, supplier-risk, or supplier-performance tools.
    • Experience leading procurement transformation, operating-model design, process improvement, or supplier-governance programs.
    • MBA, JD, CPSM, CIPS, or a related advanced degree or professional certification.

Why this role is compelling:

You will have the opportunity to shape a strategically important procurement portfolio at Pinterest, lead consequential commercial decisions, build lasting partnerships with senior business leaders and suppliers, and develop the next generation of sourcing talent. Your work will help Pinterest invest wisely, manage risk thoughtfully, operate more effectively, and create the supplier ecosystem needed to support the company's next phase of growth.

Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.


In-Office Requirement Statement:
  • We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.


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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$146,561-$301,744 USD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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