Our client, a leading technology company, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager (GSM) to join their team. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be part of the Procurement team supporting vendor management and procurement of technical support and services. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, superb communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager (GSM)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Pay Range: Competitive

What's the Job?

• Drive strategic engagements with software vendors, industry analysis, license structuring/ re-structuring, negotiation and management, and procurement of technical support and services.

• Work with stakeholder teams to develop deep understanding of their technical and functional needs and to design the right business model to meet them.

• Work under critical project deadlines and towards cost reduction.

• Effectively work with suppliers in China to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Apple’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.

• Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.

What's Needed?

• 8+ Years of applicable experience

• Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

• Passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, including executive presentations

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work for a leading technology company

• Hybrid schedule - M/F are WFH

• Competitive pay

• Ability to build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects

• End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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