Global Sourcing Director: AI-Driven Strategy & Ops

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to elevate global procurement, drive AI-first transformations, and streamline vendor integration across mergers and acquisitions. You will shape policies, optimize spend, and deliver measurable cost efficiencies.

You will build scalable processes, mentor teams, and partner with IT, Legal, and Product to ensure governance and compliance while achieving business velocity and resilience.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement/vendor management in global tech or consulting environments.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional strategic initiatives and vendor integration in M&A scenarios.
• Expertise in spend modeling, cost-per-unit economics, and benchmarking to drive data-backed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Elevate global sourcing strategy and operations across the company.
• Lead AI-first transformation for end-to-end sourcing lifecycle to optimize timelines and costs.
• Drive M&A sourcing integration, onboarding acquired vendors, and realizing synergies.
• Build scalable global playbooks and processes enabling growth with controlled overhead.
• Develop spend analytics, vendor scorecards, and renewal calendars to inform leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing leadership

Vendor management

M&A integration

Spend analytics

AI-driven tools & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to elevate global procurement, drive AI-first transformations, and streamline vendor integration across mergers and acquisitions. You will shape policies, optimize spend, and deliver measurable cost efficiencies.

You will build scalable processes, mentor teams, and partner with IT, Legal, and Product to ensure governance and compliance while achieving business velocity and resilience.