Strategic Sourcing Manager – Tech & Vendor Partnerships

Verkada Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare programs

Nationwide medical, vision and dental

401(k) match

HSA and FSA options

Mental health support

Parental leave and fertility benefits

Paid holidays and flexible PTO

Wellness/fitness benefits

Healthy meals provided daily

Job summary

Verkada Inc. is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize spend.

You will lead initiatives for Engineering, IT, Product, and Sales, and drive cost efficiency across Verkada’s spend portfolio while ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The role requires on-site presence at Verkada’s HQ in San Mateo, CA, five days a week, with a focus on cost optimization and strategic

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing and technology procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills with complex contracts.
• Ability to analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for Engineering, IT, Product and Sales.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with strategic vendors.
• Identify vendor consolidation opportunities to optimize the spend portfolio.
• Provide strategic guidance on procurement decisions and balance new features with cost control.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and ensure contract compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Security, and Finance to align sourcing with business needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies for Verkada’s global scale.
• Support the P2P process and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Verkada Inc. is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize spend.

You will lead initiatives for Engineering, IT, Product, and Sales, and drive cost efficiency across Verkada’s spend portfolio while ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The role requires on-site presence at Verkada’s HQ in San Mateo, CA, five days a week, with a focus on cost optimization and strategic