Strategic Sourcing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the creation and implementation of intricate sourcing strategies for high-impact categories.

• Oversee spending and manage supplier relationships effectively.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance value with strategic suppliers.

• Direct sourcing projects while mentoring team members.

• Advocate for process enhancements and sustainability initiatives with suppliers.

• Perform daily sourcing tasks, including contract negotiations, market research, and supplier relationship management.

• Foster supplier relationships to drive innovation and maximize value while managing enterprise risk.

• Coordinate with business units on supplier strategies and formulate plans to add value.

• Facilitate the Negotiation Planning Process and keep track of negotiation status, risks, obstacles, and escalations.

• Spearhead contract negotiations with Legal, Business Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, FP&A, Workforce Management, Procure to Pay, and Strategic Operations.

• Collaborate with Finance to enhance, consolidate, and refine sourcing and procurement strategies.

• Formulate and execute standard supplier agreements, amendments, best practices in supplier management, and professional-services sourcing methods.

• Manage complex and commodity sourcing requests and activities, including RFx processes, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management for contracts exceeding $15M annually.

• Identify opportunities for savings and supplier optimization while factoring in risk, supplier mix, and innovation.

• Engage in Supplier Business Reviews, scorecarding, supplier qualification, and onboarding processes.

• Serve as a strategic sourcing resource to business stakeholders.

• Report on long-term goals and objectives using baselines and metrics in monthly and quarterly procurement deal roadmap reviews.

• Build relationships across all organizational levels to discover strategic third-party solutions.

• Present findings, strategies, solutions, metrics, and progress updates to executive leadership.

• Utilize data analysis and stakeholder feedback to assess impacts on suppliers, customers, and Zillow Group.

• Deliver data-driven communications and recommendations.

• Educate stakeholders and suppliers on compliance with policies and guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a comparable strategic sourcing/procurement role.

• Strong grasp of technology, marketing, outsourcing services, complex consulting/advisory services, and associated agreements.

• Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven record of high performance.

• Proficient in sourcing and contract management software solutions.

• Capacity to adapt to shifting priorities and manage ad-hoc sourcing tasks.

• Understanding of total cost of ownership, root causes, and systemic problems/opportunities.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines.

• Extensive background in developing and executing sophisticated source selection processes, including RFPs, RFQs, and auctions.

• Aptitude to influence partners through effective communication and presentations.

• Strong organizational, customer service, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Capability to convey complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences and leadership levels.

• Strong sense of urgency and meticulous attention to detail.

• Preferred experience in leading indirect sourcing strategies for People/HR organizations.

• Preferred familiarity with enterprise-scale People/HR technology solutions, such as HCM, ATS, LMS, payroll, benefits administration, and performance management.

• Preferred experience advising senior People/HR and People Technology leadership.

• Preferred experience collaborating with executive-level People and Technology stakeholders.

• Preferred experience driving complex, cross-functional People/HR sourcing initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Data Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration is preferred.

• Preferred certifications include Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CSP, CPSM, CPM, ITIL, APICS, and PMI certifications.

• Familiarity with procurement tools such as ZIP and Workday Strategic Management.

• Strong proficiency in Tableau, Excel, and AI, with advanced data analytics and reporting experience preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity awards.

• Remote work from a location of your choice.

• Flexible distributed work through Cloud HQ.

• Commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

• Accommodations for disabilities and special needs.