Strategic Sourcing Lead — IT, InfoSec & Cloud

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); Presencial; USD 126 000 - 215 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Sandisk seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT & Information Security) to lead sourcing across IT hardware, software, cloud services, and information security technologies. You will manage sourcing projects from requirements through supplier selection, contract negotiations, and governance, delivering measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will manage stakeholder relationships with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders in a fast-paced tech environment,

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, supplier management, or technology sourcing experience.
• Experience leading IT and Information Security sourcing initiatives.
• Experience negotiating enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, hardware, telecommunications, infrastructure, and professional services agreements.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred; CPSM, CSCP, CPM, MCIPS, PMP certifications encouraged.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management activities for IT, Information Security, Software, SaaS, Cloud Services, AI Technologies, Data Center Infrastructure, Networking, Telecommunications, Managed Services, and Professional Services.
• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, digital transformation initiatives, cybersecurity programs, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives from strategy development through supplier selection, contract negotiations, implementation, and supplier governance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to IT, Information Security, Finance, Legal, and senior business leaders on sourcing strategies, supplier management, technology investments, and commercial negotiations.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements including software licensing agreements, cloud service agreements, cybersecurity contracts, master service agreements, professional services agreements, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Lead executive-level supplier relationships and business reviews to drive innovation, performance improvements, risk mitigation, and commercial value.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, Engineering, or related field

MBA or master's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sandisk seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT & Information Security) to lead sourcing across IT hardware, software, cloud services, and information security technologies. You will manage sourcing projects from requirements through supplier selection, contract negotiations, and governance, delivering measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate will manage stakeholder relationships with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders in a fast-paced tech environment,