Director, Strategic Sourcing - Technology (Hybrid- Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Merchandise Discount

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing - Technology in Seattle. Lead a sourcing team across software, hardware, telecom, and AI infrastructure, partnering with Technology executives to move sourcing earlier in the process and deliver measurable value.

Role requires deep experience in global tech sourcing, 10+ years in leadership, and ability to influence senior stakeholders. Hybrid schedule in downtown Seattle, four days in office, with strong market intelligence and risk

Qualifications

• 12+ years of global strategic sourcing/procurement experience in tech/retail.
• 10+ years of team leadership and people management.
• Proven ability to influence senior technology stakeholders and deliver outcomes.
• Knowledge of market analysis, supplier risk, and multi-year negotiations.
• Familiarity with AI/agentic sourcing tools and associated strategies.
• Understanding of procurement laws and contracting best practices.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sourcing team for Technology spend across software, hardware, telecom, and AI infra.
• Set vision for fast, end-to-end sourcing with a frictionless partner experience.
• Develop and execute category strategies and supplier risk management.
• Drive speed in deals, reduce cycle times, and manage complex negotiations.
• Build trusted partnerships with Technology executives and stakeholders.
• Provide market intelligence on AI-enabled sourcing and supplier dynamics.

Skills

Global strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Executive stakeholder management

AI/agentic sourcing tools

Market analysis

Negotiation & contract strategy

Communication (written & verbal)

Proficiency with sourcing tools

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle

BI Apps

Charting programs

Job description

Job Description

Whether you design clothes or business strategies, crunch numbers, lead projects or write code, we have a place for you at our Seattle headquarters. And we think Seattle is a pretty great place to live. More than just rainy days and coffee, Seattle has it all - mountains and beaches, arts and parks, music, and film. It's made up of quirky neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, and thriving industry. Come see for yourself! As the Director of Strategic Sourcing - Technology, you will lead a team of sourcing professionals in building trusted, forward-leaning partnerships with Nordstrom's Technology organization - spanning Software, Hardware, Telecom, and AI/Infrastructure spend -so that Sourcing is engaged as an early, strategic partner rather than a late-stage approval step. You will set the vision for how the team shows up: moving with speed and agility, owning outcomes end‑to‑end, and creating a frictionless experience for the Technology executives and their teams you support. This role requires someone who can build genuine trust with senior technology leaders, bring market and AI‑sourcing intelligence to the table, and turn that trust into measurable speed, value, and partnership across every deal.

NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the downtown Seattle, WA area. You will be required to be in office 4 days per week.

A day in the life... Design and develop your organization. Build a sourcing team with superior engagement and accountability, coaching professionals to bring the same partnership mindset and consultative approach to their stakeholders.

Own the pace. Drive speed and urgency into every deal, actively working to shrink cycle times and remove friction points, and internal approvals without compromising diligence.

Partner early, not last. Build direct, proactive relationships with Technology leaders so Sourcing is looped in during roadmap and budget planning - not weeks before a contract is due.

Develop and execute sourcing strategy. Build category strategies for Technology spend, including commodity and supplier risk management recommendations, that hold up as the business and market shift.

Manage supplier performance. Develop and leverage strong relationships with strategic technology suppliers and industry players, holding them accountable to continuous performance improvement.

Bring market and AI intelligence to the table. Apply market‑leading knowledge of global technology suppliers, competitors, and dynamics - including how AI and agentic sourcing tools are shifting category strategy from cost‑cutting toward strategic value creation - to surface risk, savings, and innovation before they're asked for.

Build pipeline visibility. Create a forward‑looking view of upcoming technology deals, renewals, and negotiations - shared proactively with business partners - so nothing surprises a stakeholder or a supplier.

Rapidly assess opportunities and lead change. Develop a compelling vision for best‑in‑class sourcing performance and lead your team to implement systematic change, rather than waiting to be asked.

Lead high‑stakes negotiations. Personally engage on the most complex, highest‑value technology negotiations, partnering closely with leaders who negotiate directly, so Sourcing adds value.

Manage the complex and competing. Effectively prioritize and lead multiple concurrent sourcing strategies, projects, and deadlines across a broad technology category portfolio.

You own this if you have...

• 12+ years of global strategic sourcing/procurement experience, ideally supporting a Technology organization in a high‑growth, retail, or fast‑paced enterprise environment
• 10+ years of team leadership and/or people management experience
• A demonstrated track record of building trust with skeptical or high‑velocity technology stakeholders, and turning that trust into faster, better‑partnered outcomes
• Market‑leading knowledge of global market analysis, macro‑economic drivers, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management, strategic vendor alliance programs, 'should‑cost' models, and multi‑year negotiation strategies
• Familiarity with how AI and agentic sourcing tools are changing category strategy, market intelligence, and negotiation support — and a point of view on where to apply them
• Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices
• Exceptional ability to influence at a Senior Executive level, both internally and externally, including with technology leaders who are used to negotiating directly with suppliers
• Exceptional written and oral communication, with the judgment to know when to lead and when to enable
• Strong experience with MS Office Suite, Oracle, BI Apps, charting programs, and other sourcing/procurement tools

Pay Range Details

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. $175,000.00 - $275,000.00 Annual

Benefits

We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including: Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_20-21.pdf

A few more important points...

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