Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology

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At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty
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Position: Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology
Location: Field Support Center (FSC) - San Francisco, CA (Hybrid Schedule)

About Strategic Sourcing at Sephora: This role sits within the Corporate Services Sourcing team, part of the Sephora NA Strategic Sourcing organization. The Corporate Services Sourcing team specializes in managing supplier negotiations and achieving cost efficiencies across a range of indirect categories, including technology, supply chain, finance, human resources, and professional services. The team conducts thorough evaluations of proposals considering factors such as cost, quality, risk, and overall value, while consistently monitoring market trends, assessing supplier capabilities, and referencing pricing benchmarks.

The Sourcing Manager’s work goes beyond transactional purchasing and focuses on long-term value creation, cost savings, and risk mitigation in alignment with Sephora’s goals.

Your role at Sephora: As a Manager of Technology Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for developing strong and effective business partner relationships and providing strategic sourcing support to a subset of the Sephora Technology business unit. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing, you will leverage your experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by managing the end‑to‑end strategic sourcing process for primary Technology categories such as Software/SaaS/PaaS/Cloud, Hardware, IT Services associated to omnichannel, marketing and eCommerce engagement and other Technology spend subcategories including Data, AI and Analytics.

• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Omnichannel and Marketing stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing wave plans with well‑defined cost savings and avoidance targets and publish them at least annually
• Conduct contract negotiations with suppliers to optimize cost efficiency and reduce risk for the business stakeholder / engagement
• Partner with a broad mix of stakeholders on contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as Technology, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Internal Controls
• Conduct all phases in the development of complex contracts including reviewing statements of work or requirements, request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) development
• Advocate for and track compliance to Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies, 3rd party risk management process, supplier diversity and sustainability programs and appropriately managing non‑compliance
• Ensure sourcing engagements are closed promptly, maintaining clear communication regarding progress, savings, and cost avoidance to all stakeholders including executives. Apply a project management approach while consistently keeping all stakeholders informed.

• 5+ years in IT procurement/sourcing, including end‑to‑end RFx management
• 5+ years leading vendor negotiations and managing MSAs, SLAs, SOWs, and renewals
• 5+ years project management experience driving sourcing initiatives to completion
• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Strong background sourcing hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services
• Skilled in contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and vendor performance management
• Ability to partner with IT, Legal, Info Sec, Privacy, and Finance to unblock decisions
• Clear communicator who escalates with solutions and influences stakeholders
• Familiar with market‑price benchmarks, licensing models, and vendor ecosystems
• Working knowledge of procurement/sourcing tools and systems
• Preferred:
  Procurement or supply chain certification (CPSM, CSCP, etc.) A positive and collaborative attitude

The annual base salary range for this position is $…