Global Tech Sourcing Leader — Strategy & Contracts

LinkedIn; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkedIn is seeking a Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing based in San Francisco or Mountain View. This hybrid role leads end-to-end technology sourcing, including software, hardware, and BPO services, partnering with executives to drive cost, value, and risk management.

You will design data-driven category plans, negotiate complex global agreements, and collaborate with security, legal, and finance teams to deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years' experience in contract analysis, negotiation, financial modeling and RFP/RFI/RFQ creation and evaluation.
• 8+ years' experience in contract drafting, editing and pricing negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own end to end category strategy and execution for Technology Sourcing including Cloud, Software, Telecom, Engineering and Technology Services
• Responsible for review and approval of contracts, including negotiating and drafting commercial terms
• Design and implement data-driven sourcing strategies that balance cost, speed, quality, and innovation
• Manage the execution of request for proposals, bid analysis, contract drafting and editing, and supplier negotiation
• Establish and nurture relationships with key business stakeholders to facilitate formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies establishing clear and measurable goals focused on continuous improvement
• Serve as subject matter expert for best-in-class procurement practices and tools including experience in working with numerous cross-functional disciplines such as information security, compliance, risk management, supplier risk, and law
• Identify and execute new or creative approaches, strategies and processes to address business needs
• Lead and negotiate complex, global agreements, focusing on total value aligned with business stakeholder objectives.
• Develop and manage internal customer relationships and manage leadership expectations
• Be the Stakeholder voice into the Strategic Sourcing (SS) team, driving operational excellence into SS global practices and share the sourcing value proposition to the Technology team(s).
• Operate as a Program Manager for key global initiatives

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Influencing

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

Service Now

Conga

Salesforce

Job description

LinkedIn is seeking a Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing based in San Francisco or Mountain View. This hybrid role leads end-to-end technology sourcing, including software, hardware, and BPO services, partnering with executives to drive cost, value, and risk management.

You will design data-driven category plans, negotiate complex global agreements, and collaborate with security, legal, and finance teams to deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned with business goals.