Tech & Product Strategic Sourcing Lead

Nubeero Limited; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stripe is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the technology and product procurement strategy across multiple locations, including San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle. The role focuses on building trusted business partnerships, managing the full supplier lifecycle, and delivering cost reductions while maintaining supplier quality.

As a senior procurement professional, you will drive category planning, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations,

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, category management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing and category management strategies.
• Proven negotiation skills and a track record of achieving significant cost savings and supplier value without compromising on quality or service.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex data.
• Experience in supplier contracting with a solid understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate risks and create clear service level agreements.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to elevate ambitions and influence cross-functional and internal team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for designated categories, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and process efficiencies.
• Lead supplier selection, assessment, and contract negotiation processes, ensuring compliance with Stripe's policies and risk management protocols.
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform category strategies and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Be an active champion across the company supporting our third party risk programs and fiscal initiatives when engaging in Procurement activities.
• Deliver on strategic sourcing management goals including cost savings and spend under management, and implement any necessary process enhancements to ensure that those goals are achieved.
• Evaluate existing supplier base and identify rationalization and/or RFx opportunities in partnership with business teams and Finance, allowing Stripe to maximize negotiating leverage.
• Work closely with internal teams to drive enterprise-level procurement solutions and increase supplier management effectiveness.
• Participate in establishing short-term and long range planning and budget development of the company to support strategic business goals.
• Help to develop and execute a roadmap to build and scale an impactful Strategic Sourcing & Category Management function that Stripes recognize and value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Zip

Workday Strategic Sourcing

Oracle

Job description

Stripe is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the technology and product procurement strategy across multiple locations, including San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle. The role focuses on building trusted business partnerships, managing the full supplier lifecycle, and delivering cost reductions while maintaining supplier quality.

As a senior procurement professional, you will drive category planning, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations,