Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology- (Remote)

Job Description

This job contributes to Nordstrom success by effectively developing and leading sourcing strategies, effectively managing suppliers and internal networks to deliver best-in-class performance for the relevant spend area in software and hardware Indirect Spend categories (Non-Merchandise). Consistently delivers measurable and strategic goals to enable a competitive advantage to bottom-line and top-line company growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership. The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology is an individual contributor role responsible for the sourcing of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, hardware, and cloud migrations, primarily supporting the Platform & Data organization.

A day in the life...

• Manage the contract lifecycle of complex PaaS and IaaS solutions, Big Data software, and data center hardware.
• Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success.
• Lead and collaborate with highly complex cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
• Communicate effectively with and influence internal leadership and suppliers.
• Employ strong knowledge of key IaaS and PaaS industry players, competitors, and market dynamics.
• Develop new effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
• Proactively manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
• Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques.
• Draft and redline a wide variety of technology agreements, such as PaaS/IaaS/SaaS Agreements, Consumption Commitment Agreements, NDAs, hardware agreements, and implementation SOWs. 
• Effectively manage multiple projects and ambitious deadlines.
• Independently solve problems, navigate ambiguity, and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes.
• Provide day-to-day oversight and drive for strong business results.
• Effectively collaborate with strategic sourcing peers and leadership.

You own this if you have... 

• 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement with an emphasis on software and hardware. Strong experience with PaaS/IaaS/SaaS solutions and data center hardware is required. 
• Strong knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management, “should-cost” models, multi-year negotiation strategies, supplier continuous improvement programs, and Lean Initiatives.
• Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices.
• Knowledge of business ethics and Ethical Sourcing Requirements.
• Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally. Ability to lead and influence peer groups both internally and externally.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong experience with MS Office Suite, Oracle, BI Apps, charting programs, and others.
• Ability to conduct and manage sourcing events, evaluate bids against a broad set of evaluation criteria, and provide recommendations for supplier selection.  
• Supplier risk management experience. 
• Knowledge …