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Snap Inc. Manager, Strategic Sourcing in Los Angeles, California
Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) .
We’re looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology to join our Finance team! As a member of the Business Partner Finance team, you’ll play a key role in creating commodity sourcing strategies, identifying best-in-class suppliers, and building relationships that deliver value to Snap Inc. Working from our Santa Monica Headquarters, you’ll work alongside our global business partners to develop relationships with suppliers that’ll help us scale, as well as save on expenses.
What you’ll do:
Build collaborative relationships with internal business partners across our Engineering organization with solid understanding of their strategies and priorities
Identify opportunities to drive supplier innovation, consolidation, and cost savings
Create and implement commodity strategies that engage the right suppliers
Help instill a procurement discipline across the company and be seen as a key finance business partner
Lead end-to-end RFx services that generate value, including performance of requirements and data gathering with business partners through to project closure
Lead contract negotiations and the contract negotiation process securing advantageous contracts
Provide internal business partners with clear insights into cost drivers, risks, and opportunities
Help build out diverse supplier program and develop plans to achieve diverse supplier spend goals
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Confirmed ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment under short timelines and changing priorities
Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and establish positive relationships
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Someone who emphasizes customer service and collaboration with internal partners
Expertise in sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and supplier relationship management
Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office and G-Suite products
Excellent negotiating abilities
Someone who makes and recommends data driven decisions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with significant levels of ambiguity
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
5+ years of strategic sourcing experience with an emphasis on technology, including software, hardware, telecom, user authentication, software maintenance and support, and consulting services
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred
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Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :
The base salary range for this position is $138,000-$207,000 annually.
Zone B (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :
The base salary range for this position is $131,000-$197,000 annually.
Zone C (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :
The base salary range for this position is $117,000-$176,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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