Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Pinterest; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II for General & Administrative functions. You’ll manage the sourcing lifecycle across Workplace Services, Legal & Business Affairs, Trust & Safety and Customer Support Operations from intake to supplier management, partnering with cross-functional leaders nationwide.

You will run RFx processes, analyze spend and supplier data, and support contracting with Legal. Experience using AI to accelerate research and ensure data accuracy is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, category management or a related field.
• Experience supporting or executing RFx processes, supplier evaluation, contract administration or renewals.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and contract terms and to communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze spend, bids or market data and present clear recommendations.
• Organized and accountable with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines and prudent decision-making on when to elevate.
• Demonstrated experience using AI to accelerate research, analysis or documentation with proper data protection.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing projects for assigned G&A categories, including intake, requirements gathering, market research, RFx coordination and supplier comparisons.
• Prepare spend, bid, supplier and market analyses and turn them into clear recommendations for the Sr. Manager and business partners.
• Support contracting and negotiation activity, including drafting and tracking agreements, renewals, pricing and service-level terms, with guidance from the Sr. Manager and in partnership with Legal.
• Administer supplier contracts day to day: monitor service levels and quality standards, resolve routine issues and elevate appropriately.
• Partner with stakeholders in Legal & Business Affairs, Trust & Safety, Workplace and Customer Support Operations to understand needs and keep projects on track.
• Keep sourcing and contract data accurate in procurement and contract-management systems, and contribute to category plans and process improvements.
• Use approved AI tools to accelerate research, documentation and reporting, while validating results and protecting sensitive information.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFx processes

Contract administration

Supplier relationships

Analytics

AI-assisted research

Education

Bachelor's degree in business (or related)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Zip

Oracle

Ironclad

Job description

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist II, General & Administrative

Pinterest is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II to support General & Administrative sourcing across Workplace Services, Legal & Business Affairs, Trust & Safety and Customer Support Operations. You’ll help run the sourcing lifecycle, from intake and market research through RFx, contracting and supplier management, partnering with leaders across Finance, Legal, Trust & Safety, People, IT, Workplace and Support. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, General & Administrative Strategic Sourcing and is open to candidates anywhere in the US (remote).

What you’ll do

• Support sourcing projects for assigned G&A categories, including intake, requirements gathering, market research, RFx coordination and supplier comparisons.
• Prepare spend, bid, supplier and market analyses and turn them into clear recommendations for the Sr. Manager and business partners.
• Support contracting and negotiation activity, including drafting and tracking agreements, renewals, pricing and service-level terms, with guidance from the Sr. Manager and in partnership with Legal.
• Administer supplier contracts day to day: monitor service levels and quality standards, resolve routine issues and elevate appropriately.
• Partner with stakeholders in Legal & Business Affairs, Trust & Safety, Workplace and Customer Support Operations to understand needs and keep projects on track.
• Keep sourcing and contract data accurate in procurement and contract-management systems, and contribute to category plans and process improvements.
• Use approved AI tools to accelerate research, documentation and reporting, while validating results and protecting sensitive information.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, category management or a related field.
• Experience supporting or executing RFx processes, supplier evaluation, contract administration or renewals.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and contract terms and to communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze spend, bids or market data and present clear recommendations.
• Organized and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines and sound judgment on when to elevate.
• Demonstrated experience using AI to accelerate research, analysis or documentation, with a clear approach to validating accuracy and quality, protecting sensitive data and maintaining ownership of final deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a technology, platform, SaaS or high-growth environment.
• Exposure to corporate-services categories such as workplace and facilities, legal and professional services, trust and safety or customer support vendors, contingent workforce, or HR and benefits.
• Experience with source-to-pay, contract-lifecycle-management or spend-analytics tools such as Zip, Oracle or Ironclad.
• CPSM, CIPS or progress toward a related professional certification.

Why this role is compelling

You will build hands‑on experience across the full sourcing lifecycle in a high‑visibility portfolio, learn directly from a senior sourcing leader, and work with partners across the company. The role has a clear path toward owning more complex projects, supplier relationships and categories, with room to build skills in negotiation, market analysis and responsible AI‑enabled work.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• This role will need to be in the office for in‑person collaboration 1-2 times every 6‑months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

US based applicants only $81,921—$168,660 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition or genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.