Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Intuit; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuit, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive low- to medium-complexity technology sourcing projects across software, hardware, and related categories.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop sourcing strategies, manage RFPs and vendor negotiations, and ensure best value and ethical standards while contributing to IT transformation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of strategic sourcing experience in technology.
• Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools.
• Proven ability to negotiate with technology vendors.
• Experience in contract development and management for software and hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our IT organization.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities.
• Stay informed on industry innovations in both software and hardware domains to drive advancements.
• Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership, considering industry trends for specific spend categories.
• Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

ERP

Negotiation

Contract mgmt

Project management

Analytics

Tools

ERP software

Source-to-Pay tools

Job description

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will be an integral part of Intuit’s Technology Sourcing Team and will be responsible for driving low to medium complexity sourcing projects across software, hardware and other technology-related categories. This role will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from our technology partners. This role demands a strong understanding of both the technology landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation within the IT organization. Responsibilities include developing and executing sourcing strategies, identifying and quantifying opportunities, managing RFPs and proofs of concept, and leading vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our IT organization
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation
• Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities
• Stay informed on industry innovations in both software and hardware domains to drive advancements
• Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership, considering industry trends for specific spend categories
• Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support

Qualifications

• 2+ years of strategic sourcing experience in the technology area
• Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
• Proven ability to negotiate with technology vendors
• Experience in contract development and management for both software and hardware
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

The expected base pay range for this position is: San Diego $120,000 - $162,500