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Verkada is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and partner with cross-functional teams. This role focuses on optimizing the technology portfolio through vendor consolidation and providing strategic guidance to functional partners. The Senior Manager will lead sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and ensure cost efficiency across Verkada’s technology portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives for technology portfolio procurement.
- Negotiating complex contracts with strategic vendors.
- Identifying and executing vendor consolidation opportunities.
- Providing strategic guidance on procurement decisions.
- Building and maintaining vendor relationships.
- Conducting market research and analysis.
- Developing and implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Monitoring and reporting on key sourcing metrics.
- Collaborating with Legal, Security, and Finance teams.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Requirements include:
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and technology procurement.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze market trends.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of procurement policies and regulations.
- Experience with vendor consolidation.
- 5-star customer service mindset.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Ability to find out-of-box solutions.
Verkada offers:
- Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Chance to negotiate complex contracts.
- A collaborative work environment.
