SummaryAs a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology at Nordstrom, you will play a crucial role in developing and leading sourcing strategies to enhance company performance in software and hardware Indirect Spend categories. This position supports the Platform & Data organization and requires a strong focus on IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hardware, and cloud migrations.
Responsibilities- Manage the contract lifecycle of complex PaaS and IaaS solutions, Big Data software, and data center hardware.
- Develop effective negotiation strategies and lead cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
- Communicate effectively with internal leadership and suppliers.
- Develop new business relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
- Proactively manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
- Employ advanced program and project management tools and techniques.
- Draft and redline a variety of technology agreements.
- Effectively manage multiple projects and ambitious deadlines.
- Provide day-to-day oversight and drive for strong business results.
Requirements- 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement with an emphasis on software and hardware.
- Strong experience with PaaS/IaaS/SaaS solutions and data center hardware.
- Strong knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, and supplier relationship management.
- Ability to influence at an Executive Level and lead peer groups.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong experience with MS Office Suite, Oracle, BI Apps, and charting programs.
- Supplier risk management experience.
- Expert negotiation tactics and strategies.
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