Global Sourcing Strategy & AI-Driven Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a senior Sourcing & Procurement leader to elevate our global strategy and drive an AI-first transformation across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle. You will partner with IT, Legal, and Product to deliver cost savings, faster cycles, and risk management.

This role leads M&A sourcing integration, builds scalable playbooks, and mentors a world-class team focused on measurable business results and outstanding internal service.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years experience in strategic sourcing or procurement in tech
• Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and vendor integration in M&A scenarios
• Expert-level spend modeling, cost-per-unit economics, and competitive benchmarking
• Able to start from a blank slate, navigate ambiguity, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated track record implementing AI-driven tools, automation, and modernized workflows
• Exceptional ability to convey complex financial risks and opportunities to senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Elevate the global sourcing strategy and operations across the company
• Lead AI-first transformation for end-to-end sourcing lifecycle
• Drive AI adoption for automation, spend intelligence, and self-service tools
• Oversee M&A sourcing integration, capture synergies, onboard acquired relationships
• Develop global playbooks and scalable processes
• Build a world-class spend analytics function with vendor scorecards
• Design and manage a high-efficiency RFP lifecycle
• Define governance and compliance aligned with financial controls
• Hire, train, and mentor an AI-first global team

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement operations

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

M&A integration

Spend modeling

AI-driven tools

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA

Job description

Palo Alto Networks in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a senior Sourcing & Procurement leader to elevate our global strategy and drive an AI-first transformation across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle. You will partner with IT, Legal, and Product to deliver cost savings, faster cycles, and risk management.

This role leads M&A sourcing integration, builds scalable playbooks, and mentors a world-class team focused on measurable business results and outstanding internal service.