SummaryAs a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology, you will play a crucial role in developing and leading sourcing strategies for Nordstrom, managing suppliers and internal networks to deliver exceptional performance in business software, enterprise software, and hardware Indirect Spend categories. This position is an individual contributor role focused on sourcing SaaS solutions, cloud migrations, on-premise software, maintenance and support, hardware, and telecom.
Responsibilities- Manage the contract lifecycle of software and hardware, including telecom, in various delivery models and licensing structures.
- Develop and lead effective negotiation strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal leadership and suppliers.
- Influence and advise leaders on TCO and risks, providing strategic recommendations based on data and analysis.
- Mitigate risk and ensure supplier expectations are clear, binding, and enforceable.
- Develop new and effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
- Manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
- Employ advanced program and project management tools to deliver results.
- Draft and lead redlining activity for complex technology agreements.
- Manage multiple complex projects with ambitious deadlines.
- Identify and resolve complex sourcing and contractual challenges.
- Make data-driven decisions to support strategic execution and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Requirements- 6+ years of experience in software/hardware category management and strategic sourcing.
- Strong knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, and supplier relationship management.
- Experience with various licensing and delivery model types and contracting best practices.
- Ability to influence at an Executive level and lead peer and partner groups.
- Proficiency with O365, BI apps, contract lifecycle management tools, and source-to-pay tools.
- Supplier risk management experience.
- Knowledge of technology trends and expert negotiation tactics.
- Strong sense of ownership and adaptability to drive results through change.
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