Global Sourcing Strategy Leader — AI-Driven Ops

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced senior leader to elevate global sourcing strategy and operations. You will drive AI-first optimization, oversee M&A integration, and build scalable processes to ensure strategic value, resilience, and cost efficiency across the organization.

Apply your deep expertise in spend analytics, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable results while shaping governance and compliance across global sourcing activities.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, or vendor management in a global tech environment.
• Proven capability leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with M&A/vendor integration experience.
• Expert-level spend modeling, cost-per-unit economics, and benchmarking for data-backed decisions.
• Able to navigate ambiguity, start from a blank slate, and iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated track record implementing AI-driven tools, automation, and modernized workflows across end-to-end sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate global sourcing strategy across the company.
• Drive AI-first transformation for end-to-end sourcing lifecycle.
• Oversee M&A sourcing integration and vendor onboarding of acquired tech/services.
• Develop scalable global playbooks and processes.
• Build and maintain spend analytics, vendor scorecards, and renewal calendars.
• Design and manage an efficient RFP lifecycle with strategic vendor partnerships.
• Define governance and compliance policies integrated with financial controls.
• Hire, train, and mentor a high-performance AI-first sourcing team.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement operations

Vendor management

M&A integration

Spend analytics

AI-driven tools adoption

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Spend modelling software

Benchmarking tools

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced senior leader to elevate global sourcing strategy and operations. You will drive AI-first optimization, oversee M&A integration, and build scalable processes to ensure strategic value, resilience, and cost efficiency across the organization.

Apply your deep expertise in spend analytics, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable results while shaping governance and compliance across global sourcing activities.