VP, Technology Sourcing & Procurement — Transformation Leader

Salesforce; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 212,700 - 374,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

401(k) benefits

Employee stock purchasing program

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a VP of Technology Sourcing & Procurement to optimize technology spend and drive transformational initiatives. This role involves leading a high-performing team, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of procurement leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in cost management and process optimization. This role is critical in aligning sourcing functions with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement leadership roles with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Adept at navigating large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication, executive engagement, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Process automation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Procurement software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a VP of Technology Sourcing & Procurement to optimize technology spend and drive transformational initiatives. This role involves leading a high-performing team, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of procurement leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in cost management and process optimization. This role is critical in aligning sourcing functions with corporate objectives.