Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT Services

• Full-time
• Salary Range:
  
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• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function:
  Strategic Sourcing

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

The Global Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing the sourcing strategies for IT Services category. This role serves as a primary liaison with legal, act as Procurement ambassador to the business and partners closely with stakeholders to ensure strong alignment with business objectives and a deep understanding of strategic priorities.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager integrates closely with the business to co‑develop and execute strategic initiatives and negotiation strategies serving as a trusted, value‑added partner, advising requestors on contract terms and conditions, monitoring contract cost, scope, and performance to ensure compliance, best value and continuous pricing validation and improvement.

The position requires knowledge and experience in managing IT services including managed Service providers, Consulting, professional services and project-based statement of Work. The Strategic Sourcing Manager ensures business stakeholders are effectively supported in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify, evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers; advise requestors with respect to contract terms and conditions
• Conduct market and supplier analyses, leveraging category expertise to develop sourcing strategies aligned with market trends, roadmaps and business objectives
• Conduct RFX and lead cross functional teams through supplier selection with effective scoring criteria to critically evaluate supplier proposals in accordance with company policies
• Lead negotiations for Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, Order Form balancing business deliverables, legal interests and pricing
• Develop along with the stakeholders and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and understand their needs, requirements and project timelines.
• Develop Negotiation Plans and Strategies to optimize cost savings, cost avoidance, and overall value optimization
• Manage supplier relationships with focus on supply/contract and cost management
• Mediate supplier issues and resolve customer / supplier contract disputes if necessary
• Lead and participate in periodic business reviews with vendors to review performance and support mutually agreed upon improvement programs as required
• Develop supplier rationalization entitlements for each category

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ of experience in indirect strategic sourcing with a multi‑national organization with an emphasis IT Services
• MBA or JD preferred
• Experience and expertise with sourcing & contracting ERP tools (SAP and/or Oracle),

SKILLS:

• Ability to work well in a high‑pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and ensure task completion and deadlines are met as required
• Demonstrated…