Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join our Indirect Procurement Organization in Santa Clara, CA. You will own Professional Services sourcing, develop category strategies, and partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leads to drive end-to-end RFx programs.

We value leadership, data-driven decision making, and a strategic mindset to optimize vendor relationships and achieve cost savings across a global hi-tech environment. Equity and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field; equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional business experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Expertise managing Professional Services sourcing in a fast-paced global hi-tech environment.
• Hands-on experience with P2P and CLM systems.
• Deep experience running RFx events with cross-functional teams and sourcing professional services globally.
• Proven project management and strong consulting skills.
• Strong category strategy development and execution excellence.
• Agility in addressing shifting organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive end-to-end RFx global events across HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional leaders with data-driven insights.
• Lead development and implementation of category strategies to optimize vendor relationships and cost savings.
• Develop a global supplier catalog across Professional Services categories (Contractors, Consultants, Managed Services, and Alternative Talent Solutions).
• Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering sourcing insights and strategies.
• Lead market intelligence efforts and use data analytics to benchmark pricing and optimize TCO.
• Assist business with questions regarding P2P/CLM processes.

Skills

RFx management

Category strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Sourcing professional services

Data analytics

P2P/CLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Indirect Procurement Organization. As a Sourcing Manager, you will be the go-to for Professional Services sourcing needs across the enterprise! This role will develop and implement the overall Category Strategy and Sourcing Plans for Human Capital Procurement. You'll collaborate with cross functional teams and develop alignment across the organization to achieve business goals.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and drive end-to-end RFx global events across a diverse set of internal participants including HR, Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders from capturing requirements through award
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional leaders, bringing market expertise, data-driven insights, and good judgment to advise sourcing decisions at all levels of the organization
• Lead development and implementation of category strategies using data driven insights to optimize vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support execution of critical initiatives
• Develop a global supplier catalog across Professional Services Procurement categories i.e. Contractors, Consultants, Managed Services, and Alternative Talent Solutions
• Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering compelling insights and sourcing strategies
• Lead market intelligence efforts, leverage data analytics to educate and influence partners, benchmark pricing, and optimize TCO across the supply base
• Assist business with questions regarding P2P/CLM processes

What We Need To See

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ overall years of professional business experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Expertise managing Professional Services sourcing in a fast paced global hi-tech environment
• Hands-on experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
• Deep experience running RFx events with cross-functional teams and sourcing professional services globally
• Proven project management and strong consulting skills
• Strong category strategy development and execution excellence
• Demonstrates agility in addressing shifting organizational priorities

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience deploying or scaling AI solutions within a Procurement or Sourcing function
• Management Consulting background
• Analytical and process improvement approach
• MBA or similar level of expertise

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 3, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 16, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.