Strategic Tech Sourcing Lead

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk Milpitas Office is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead IT hardware, software, cloud services, and lab equipment sourcing. You will manage requirements through supplier selection, contract negotiations, and onboarding, delivering measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in strategic sourcing, with experience across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Experience with IT hardware, software, cloud services, and information security categories.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier performance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for IT and engineering categories from requirements to onboarding.
• Develop strategies, RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding events.
• Negotiate contracts and drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and value improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders across regions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Supplier management

Contract management

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / related field

Engineering / IT related studies

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Sandisk Milpitas Office is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead IT hardware, software, cloud services, and lab equipment sourcing. You will manage requirements through supplier selection, contract negotiations, and onboarding, delivering measurable cost savings and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in strategic sourcing, with experience across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and professional services.