SummaryAs a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology at Nordstrom, you will play a crucial role in developing and leading sourcing strategies for software and hardware Indirect Spend categories. You will manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best-in-class performance, contributing to the company's growth and corporate social responsibility leadership.
Responsibilities- Manage the contract lifecycle of complex PaaS and IaaS solutions, Big Data software, and data center hardware.
- Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success.
- Lead and collaborate with highly complex cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
- Communicate effectively with and influence internal leadership and suppliers.
- Employ strong knowledge of key IaaS and PaaS industry players, competitors, and market dynamics.
- Develop new effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
- Proactively manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
- Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques.
- Draft and redline a wide variety of technology agreements.
- Effectively manage multiple projects and ambitious deadlines.
- Independently solve problems, navigate ambiguity, and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues.
- Provide day-to-day oversight and drive for strong business results.
- Effectively collaborate with strategic sourcing peers and leadership.
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, supplier relationship management, and Lean Initiatives.
- Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices.
- Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
- Strong experience with MS Office Suite, Oracle, BI Apps, and charting programs.
- Ability to conduct and manage sourcing events and evaluate bids.
- Supplier risk management experience.
- Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and negotiation tactics.
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