Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Aquent; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Foster City, CA seeks a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to establish, grow and scale IT software, hardware and services. You will partner with IT and cross-functional teams to guide sourcing decisions, negotiate agreements and build strategic supplier relationships throughout the product lifecycle.

The role offers autonomy and a voice in strategic decisions, ideal for someone who owns projects end-to-end and understands engineering and user experience challenges while solving complex

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategic procurement, sourcing, indirect category management or supply chain experience.
• 4+ years in technology categories including networking hardware, software and services.
• Strong negotiation, analysis and cross-functional influence.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts with attention to risk and SOWs.

Responsibilities

• Guide procurement of IT software, hardware and services across CRM, ERP and SaaS categories.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships to enable business growth.
• Advise stakeholders on supplier selection and contract management.
• Benchmark alternatives and drive change management to optimize cost.
• Negotiate pricing and terms; draft and review agreements.
• Collaborate with Finance to support source-to-pay throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Financial analysis

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Vendor management systems

Job description

Help build the technology foundation behind autonomous mobility. Our client is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to establish, grow and scale its IT software, hardware and services capabilities.

As part of the Indirect Sourcing team, you’ll partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to guide sourcing decisions, negotiate agreements and develop strategic supplier relationships. Your work will support operational growth and the technology behind autonomous vehicles and rider experiences.

This role offers autonomy and a voice in strategic decisions. It’s a strong fit for someone who enjoys owning projects from start to finish, understanding engineering and user experience challenges, and working with stakeholders to solve complex business needs.

What you’ll do

• Guide departments through procurement of IT software, hardware and services, with a focus on CRM, ERP, SaaS and related technology categories.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and identify procurement opportunities that support business growth.
• Advise stakeholders on supplier selection and management.
• Identify sourcing alternatives through benchmarking, competitive quotes and proactive change management.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, review redlines, identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Partner with stakeholders and Finance to support a smooth source-to-pay process throughout the product lifecycle.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, indirect category management, contracting and/or supply chain management.
• 4+ years of experience in technology categories, including familiarity with networking hardware, software, services and associated agreements.
• Strong strategic sourcing, financial and business analysis, and contract negotiation skills, with an understanding of relevant legal frameworks.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts, reviewing redlines, identifying issues and developing solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• An open-minded, self‑directed approach and the ability to provide strategic feedback to stakeholders and suppliers.

Preferred qualifications

• A master’s degree or MBA in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, high‑tech or a related safety‑critical environment.
• Experience in a new product introduction environment, working cross‑functionally with program management or engineering teams.

NOTE: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.