Strategic Sourcing Manager

You will be the “control tower”, take on a hands-on approach while building and running a large team of buyers and contract negotiators handling high volume, low risk sourcing. You will own playbooks, training, workflows, and SLA performance. Your work enables fast commercial execution so Strategic Sourcing and Legal stay focused on complex deals.We need someone who has led large buyer teams in technology companies and who is extremely organized, efficient, and able to partner calmly with demanding internal customers.In this role, you willLead and manage a team of buyers and negotiators focused on quick turn, low risk commercial negotiationsServe as the command center for sourcing intake, triage, and prioritizationCoach buyers and contractors on commercial structures, negotiation frameworks, and best practicesOwn resource allocation & pipeline health across sourcing workstreamsEnsure full due diligence routing when needed including Legal, Security, Finance, Privacy, and RiskBuild and enforce negotiation playbooks and commercial guardrails that allow standard deals to move quickly without Legal involvementOwn intake triage and routing models, ensuring clean escalation paths for complex agreementsMaintain dashboards & reporting for volume, throughput, quality, and cycle timeLead weekly stand-ups, syncs, and stakeholder communicationsManage and optimize the contingent workforce model including contractor leads and bench coverage to scale efficientlyRecruit, hire, train, and performance manage contingent staff with a focus on productivity, consistency, and SLA attainmentBuild and maintain dashboards and performance metrics such as cycle time, SLA attainment, resource utilization, and qualityMaintain extreme organization in workflow sequencing, documentation, and stakeholder communicationLead continuous process improvement and automation work to reduce friction and increase throughputPartner closely with Strategic Sourcing Leads and cross functional teams to ensure diligence quality, alignment, and compliancePartner closely with Legal & Finance on deal velocity and complianceHandle select quick-turn negotiations and approvals as neededProvide excellent customer service to stakeholders including managing escalations and helping unblock urgent requestsConduct quality reviews on executed contracts and reinforce adherence to standardsProvide routine operational reviews with insights, risks, and action plansYou might thrive in this role if youHave managed a large buyer or sourcing delivery team with measurable output and SLA ownershipHave successfully led intake / triage / shared services / procurement ops teamsEnjoy coaching and developing talent — not just doing the work yourselfHave deep experience in quick turn negotiations and standard software and services commercial termsThrive in a fast growing, high volume environment where scaling is constantHave worked across a wide range of categories including technology, SaaS, and business servicesKnow how to partner with Legal, Security, Finance, and Risk to ensure complete and accurate diligenceAre extremely organized and nothing slips through the cracksAre calm when stakeholders are under pressure or shifting prioritiesCommunicate clearly, set expectations early, and drive follow throughThink in systems with intake, handoffs, metrics, and automation built inUse data to diagnose issues and prioritize improvementsThrive in a fast growing, high volume environment where scaling is constantPay Rate: $90-$110/hour DOEThis role is based in San Francisco, CA. You must be in the office at least 3 days per week.