Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology & E-Commerce

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a global beauty retailer on a Strategic Sourcing Manager role. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will support high-impact initiatives across our Technology and E-Commerce organizations. This role is ideal for a sourcing professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, business partnership, and negotiation, and who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

What You’ll Do — In this role, you’ll provide end-to-end strategic sourcing support across multiple Sephora business units, with a strong focus on technology-related spend, including:

• Software (on-premise and SaaS)
• Hardware
• Cloud services
• IT professional services

You’ll partner closely with stakeholders to guide them through the intake-to-contract process, ensuring alignment, speed, and compliance—while driving measurable value for the business.

• Lead and negotiate supplier agreements, balancing cost optimization with long-term value
• Launch and manage RFP/RFI processes, ensuring compliance with purchasing and governance policies
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify cost-savings opportunities and emerging technology trends
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Technology and E-Commerce stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal business partners
• Support continuous improvement of sourcing strategies, tools, and processes

• Experienced in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a strong emphasis on technology categories
• Comfortable negotiating complex contracts in a tech-forward, fast-moving environment
• Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and confident presenting recommendations backed by data
• A collaborative partner who can influence without authority

• Work at the center of technology and digital innovation within a global beauty leader
• Collaborate with teams shaping the future of E-Commerce and customer experience
• Be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, close to the heart of the tech ecosystem
• Make a visible impact across multiple business units