The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to provide value while building strong relationships with internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing category management and contract negotiation. This role will specifically focus on scaling software sourcing solutions in Go-to-Market spend areas (e.g. software partnership agreements for resale OEM white labeling and others) and aid the Sourcing of other software subcategories as-needed. Individuals successful in this role will be able to provide internal advisory on GTM engagements with specific attention on commercial contract clauses remain agile under pivoting business requirements while aiding timely execution of deliverables and curate new strategies for vendor engagement renewal processing and stakeholder enablement while achieving department and company wide- KPIs.
What you get to do in this role:
- Manage software sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment to contract execution as an individual contributor on the Software Sourcing Team with primary focus on Go-to-Market software
- Aid the development of our internal sourcing practices/procedures between legal sales support and our NPI (New Product Introduction) Teams in a relatively new category
- Craft a programmatic approach to navigate timely vendor onboarding for specific customers/sales strategies renewal processing vendor engagement and stakeholder enablement at scale
- Ensure sourcing serves as a critical enabler and value add to the business while managing to budgetary and operational targets
- Manage advise and engage in the sourcing and contracting processes including evaluating negotiating redlining and entering contracts or renewing relationships with Software/SaaS Software Maintenance and support suppliers
- Identify evaluate and implement sourcing industry trends to advance company strategic sourcing excellence
- Strengthen partnerships with business functions across the company to provide valuable consultation.
- Develop a strong strategic advisor/partner relationship with the legal function to ensure best in class contracting practices are in place globally
- Conduct and facilitate RFx processes where appropriate e.g. RFI RFP RFQ including TCO modeling of RFx proposals presenting results to stakeholders and driving to closure on a decision
- Benchmark suppliers and trends and develop benchmarking models and approaches where limited data exists
- Monitor strategic supplier performance and enable the business to be informed decision makers
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role you have:
- 5 years of experience in technology sourcing with a focus on Software in a high growth dynamic environment.
- Excellent organization and time management skills to oversee simultaneously occurring projects tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to spot trends in data quickly and present findings in a clear/concise manner to stakeholders/leadership
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships at all levels
- Be a proven creative thinker with a problem-solving approach to implement solutions at scale
- Working knowledge of sourcing processes methodologies and approaches
- Exhibit strong analytical conceptual thinking strategic planning and execution skills.
- Have an excellent track record of establishing relationships influencing and negotiating competing priorities among business partners
- Can-do mentality and ability to work independently where processes/procedures are still being formed
- Proficiency in productivity software such as Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
For positions in this location we offer a base pay of $112200 - $196400 plus equity (when applicable) variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. We also offer health plans including flexible spending accounts a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP matching donations a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information :
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible remote or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin or nationality ancestry age disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other category protected by addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply please contact for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to provide value while building strong relationships with internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing category management and contract negotiation. This role will specifically focus on scaling software sourcing solutions in Go-to-Market spend...
The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to provide value while building strong relationships with internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing category management and contract negotiation. This role will specifically focus on scaling software sourcing solutions in Go-to-Market spend areas (e.g. software partnership agreements for resale OEM white labeling and others) and aid the Sourcing of other software subcategories as-needed. Individuals successful in this role will be able to provide internal advisory on GTM engagements with specific attention on commercial contract clauses remain agile under pivoting business requirements while aiding timely execution of deliverables and curate new strategies for vendor engagement renewal processing and stakeholder enablement while achieving department and company wide- KPIs.
What you get to do in this role:
- Manage software sourcing initiatives from opportunity assessment to contract execution as an individual contributor on the Software Sourcing Team with primary focus on Go-to-Market software
- Aid the development of our internal sourcing practices/procedures between legal sales support and our NPI (New Product Introduction) Teams in a relatively new category
- Craft a programmatic approach to navigate timely vendor onboarding for specific customers/sales strategies renewal processing vendor engagement and stakeholder enablement at scale
- Ensure sourcing serves as a critical enabler and value add to the business while managing to budgetary and operational targets
- Manage advise and engage in the sourcing and contracting processes including evaluating negotiating redlining and entering contracts or renewing relationships with Software/SaaS Software Maintenance and support suppliers
- Identify evaluate and implement sourcing industry trends to advance company strategic sourcing excellence
- Strengthen partnerships with business functions across the company to provide valuable consultation.
- Develop a strong strategic advisor/partner relationship with the legal function to ensure best in class contracting practices are in place globally
- Conduct and facilitate RFx processes where appropriate e.g. RFI RFP RFQ including TCO modeling of RFx proposals presenting results to stakeholders and driving to closure on a decision
- Benchmark suppliers and trends and develop benchmarking models and approaches where limited data exists
- Monitor strategic supplier performance and enable the business to be informed decision makers
Qualifications :
To be successful in this role you have:
- 5 years of experience in technology sourcing with a focus on Software in a high growth dynamic environment.
- Excellent organization and time management skills to oversee simultaneously occurring projects tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to spot trends in data quickly and present findings in a clear/concise manner to stakeholders/leadership
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships at all levels
- Be a proven creative thinker with a problem-solving approach to implement solutions at scale
- Working knowledge of sourcing processes methodologies and approaches
- Exhibit strong analytical conceptual thinking strategic planning and execution skills.
- Have an excellent track record of establishing relationships influencing and negotiating competing priorities among business partners
- Can-do mentality and ability to work independently where processes/procedures are still being formed
- Proficiency in productivity software such as Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
For positions in this location we offer a base pay of $112200 - $196400 plus equity (when applicable) variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. We also offer health plans including flexible spending accounts a 401(k) Plan with company match ESPP matching donations a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Additional Information :
Work Personas
We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible remote or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation national origin or nationality ancestry age disability gender identity or expression marital status veteran status or any other category protected by addition all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
Accommodations
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply please contact for assistance.
Export Control Regulations
For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.
From Fortune. 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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