ServiceNow

Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager

ServiceNow • $139K — $244K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Diego, CA
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement, particularly in Professional Services categories.
  • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and cultivate strong relationships.
  • Expertise in contract development and managing legal considerations.
  • Strong project management abilities with a customer-focused approach.
  • Analytical and strategic mindset, with a history of effective communication with stakeholders and executives.
  • Financial acumen including budget formulation and business case development; industry designations like CPP or CPPM preferred.
  • MBA degree is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Drive supplier selection to generate savings on over $600M spend annually.
  • Ensure sourcing activities provide value and minimize risk across the business.
  • Manage sourcing and contract processes, including negotiations and relationship renewals with suppliers.
  • Identify and apply sourcing industry trends to elevate strategic sourcing practices.
  • Strengthen partnerships with various business functions for enhanced consultations.
  • Communicate the strategic direction of sourcing to key business partners for better integration with company goals.
  • Collaborate with the legal department to ensure robust contracting practices globally.

Benefits

  • Health plans including flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) Plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and matching donations.
  • Flexible time away plan.
  • Family leave programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Drive best value supplier selection to achieve year over year savings on over $600M spend
  • Practice tenured experience in category management and sourcing in areas: HR, Finance, Tax, Contingent Workforce, Sales, GTM, Benefits, Workplace Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Security
  • Ensure sourcing serves as a critical enabler and value add to the business, while also governing spend and reducing contractual risk for our business stakeholders in operations
  • Manage, advise, and engage in the sourcing and contracting processes including evaluating, negotiating, and entering into contracts and renewing relationships with suppliers of goods and services.
  • Identify, evaluate and implement sourcing industry trends to advance company strategic sourcing excellence
  • Strengthen partnerships with business functions across the company to provide valuable consultation.
  • Ensure key business partners understand the strategic and tactical direction for sourcing efforts allowing for integration with company and department strategies
  • Develop a strong strategic advisor/partner relationship with the legal function to ensure best in class contracting practices are in place globally


Qualifications

What You Bring:
  • A successful candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in the strategic and operational aspects of sourcing and procurement within a high-growth, dynamic environment, with demonstrated expertise in the Professional Services category and related sub-categories such as IT Services, Contingent Workforce, Consulting, Employee Benefits, Workplace Services, Finance, Tax, Sales, GTM, Facilities, Real Estate, and Security.
  • This individual will be equipped to build and maintain a world-class team of employees and service partners, while bringing exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships at all levels.
  • The role requires deep knowledge of contract development and related legal issues, strong project management skills, a customer-focused mindset, and demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategy, governance, and structure in a rapidly changing environment.
  • The ideal candidate will be adaptable, analytical, strategic, and execution-oriented, with a creative problem-solving approach, a strong track record of influencing and negotiating competing priorities among business partners, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with cross-functional stakeholders and executives.
  • A strong grasp of business-oriented financial concepts, financial analysis, budget formulation, and business case development is also required, along with one or more relevant industry designations such as CPP, CPPM, or equivalent; an MBA degree is preferred.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $139,900 - $244,800, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow provides cloud-based solutions that define, structure, manage, and automate services for enterprise operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and other countries. The company offers service management solutions, including incident, problem, change, request, and cost management as well as service catalogs; and IT, HR, facilities, and field service management solutions. It also provides IT operations management solutions covering service mapping, delivery, and assurance solutions; business management solutions such as financial management, project portfolio suite, vendor performance management, and performance analytics as well as governance, risk, and compliance; and application development services.

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Join the dynamic team at ServiceNow, a global leader in digital workflow solutions, where innovation and leadership converge to shape the future of work. At ServiceNow, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and a chance to be part of a culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

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ServiceNow is home to more than 10,000 dedicated professionals who lead the charge in digital workflows and enterprise solutions. As part of our team, you will engage in projects that merge technology with practical applications, creating revolutionary products that advance how services are delivered and managed.

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At ServiceNow, your career trajectory is filled with boundless opportunities. We support your growth with robust training programs, leadership development courses, and access to global challenges. Whether you are looking for an internship, full-time position, or leadership role, ServiceNow equips you with the tools to excel.

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Learn more about ServiceNow
Size
16,881 employees
Market Cap
$76.5 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$118.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ
NOW
* Ladders Estimates

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