Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT Focus)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager (Indirect) to drive sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value across cost quality and supplier performance with a specialization in (but not limited to) the Information Technology (IT) this fully remote role you will lead end-to-end source-to-contract processes manage complex spend categories and streamline operations to maximize efficiency.

You will play a key role in negotiating favorable agreements strengthening supplier partnerships and collaborating with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs. Beyond category management youll design and implement programs that enhance cross-departmental analytics enabling smarter business decisions.

This role is a prominent component to advancing iHerbs mission of making health and wellness accessible worldwide. Core working hours are aligned to the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone.

Job Expectations:

Sourcing Strategy

• Shape enterprise-wide sourcing strategy by integrating business financial and market insights across multiple categories.
  
  
• Anticipate internal and external challenges and recommend sourcing practices that set organizational standards.

RFx Management

• Design and manage RFPs RFQs and RFIs using sourcing platforms.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements facilitate supplier communications and evaluate proposals with clear data-driven insights.

Negotiations & Contracts

• Lead negotiations for high-risk high-value contracts with implications across multiple functions.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex contract terms advising stakeholders on risk/reward tradeoffs.
• Secure enterprise-wide agreements that optimize total cost of ownership while minimizing financial and operational risk.
• Draft and negotiate key business terms (SOWs SLAs and commercial terms) in collaboration with Legal.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal business partners by aligning sourcing strategies with operational needs.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership (VP/C-suite) translating market intelligence into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Guide business partners on best practices cost modeling and supplier innovation opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders presenting business cases and cost-benefit analyses that drive buy-in and adoption.

Market & Business Intelligence

• Continuously monitor market trends supplier innovations and emerging opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category benchmarks market rates and industry best practices through research peer networks and associations.

Spend & Data Analytics

• Analyze large and complex spend datasets to uncover cost-saving opportunities and value drivers.
• Support ongoing data enrichment to ensure accurate actionable spend intelligence for decision-making.

Value Delivery & Savings

• Quantify baseline costs negotiation outcomes and overall financial impact of sourcing activities.
• Report and communicate measurable savings and process improvements.

Supplier Management

• Lead executive-level supplier governance ensuring suppliers contribute to innovation compliance and risk management.
• Influence supplier roadmaps to align with long-term iHerb priorities.
• Develop manage and evaluate supplier relationships to ensure performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee contract lifecycles renewals ensuring performance compliance to negotiated terms and conditions.
• Lead periodic supplier reviews and resolve escalated issues collaboratively.

Agility & Process Excellence

• Champion an agile sourcing approach to improve cycle times simplify processes and enhance speed-to-value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that support cost savings supplier innovation and operational excellence.
• Serve as a flexible sourcing leader who can manage a primary category while supporting high-impact projects across the organization.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable with or without notice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in category management and developing comprehensive sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels (prepare and present presentation materials).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

Equipment Knowledge:

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (i.e. Tableau Looker PowerBI Excel Google Sheets etc.)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail Drive Docs Sheets Forms) preferred

Experience Requirements:

10 years of progressive experience of corporate procurement/strategic sourcing with a proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and value. Must have strong category management knowledge including but not limited to driving opportunity identification spend analytics sourcing strategy project management RFx processes contract negotiation supplier benchmarking contract compliance and procure-to-pay processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
• Expert sourcing experience in indirect categories supporting IT Legal Finance and Supply Chain (i.e. Technical spending Data Center/Tech buildouts SaaS products Human Resources/Talent Acquisition)
• Experience with procurement software tools and processes (i.e. Ariba Sourcing Coupa Workday Strategic Sourcing etc.)
• Technical Program Management and leading cross-functional global teams
• Analytics development and narrative storytelling

Education Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

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About iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earths best-curated selection of health and wellness products at the best possible value delivered with the most convenient experience.

Were the worlds largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins minerals and supplements and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years weve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items we ship over 50000 products from over 1800 brands direct to our customers in 180 countries.

Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.

With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team:

Focus on the Customer Empower Our People Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly
Embrace Diversity & Inclusion Strive for Simplicity

iHerb Benefits
At iHerb we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy live well and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility protection and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefitslist visit our international team members you may be eligible forbenefitsdepending on the country where you are Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over thebenefitsyou are eligible for.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.