Current jobs related to Senior Global Technology Sourcing Manager - Los Angeles - Block

  • Sourcing Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States DSJ Global Full time

    Location: 5 Days On-SitePosition Overview:DSJ Global is in search of a skilled Sourcing Manager to enhance their team. The successful applicant will possess a solid history in the procurement and oversight of essential materials utilized in production and logistics, especially within the foodservice and food manufacturing sectors. This position requires...

  • Tax Senior Manager

    2 days ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States RSM Global Full time

    Job SummaryRSM Global is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Senior Manager to join our team. As a Tax Senior Manager, you will be responsible for providing tax advice and guidance to clients, as well as managing and leading tax teams.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide tax advice and guidance to clients on a range of tax matters, including tax planning,...

  • Senior Manager, Post-Production and Marketing Sourcing

    4 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States NBCUniversal Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Post-Production and Marketing Sourcing to join our team at NBCUniversal. This role will be responsible for sourcing activities related to post-production and marketing, working closely with various departments to achieve the company's global sourcing objectives.Key...

  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

    2 days ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Riot Games Full time

    Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing ManagerRiot Games is seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Strategic Sourcing team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and engage suppliers that meet our business needs.Responsibilities:Develop and implement sourcing strategies to...

  • Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing and Post-Production

    6 days ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States NBCUniversal Full time

    Job Title: Senior Manager, Post-Production & Marketing SourcingWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to join our NBCUniversal Group Procurement organization. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for sourcing activities related to post-production and marketing, working closely with film, home entertainment, and...

  • Senior Technology Project Manager

    5 days ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Calance Full time

    Job Title: Lead Program ManagerJob Summary:Calance is seeking a highly skilled Lead Program Manager to oversee and manage complex technology projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing technology projects in a global law firm or professional services environment.Key Responsibilities:Leading and...

  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

    1 week ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States City National Bank Full time

    Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing ManagerCity National Bank is seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their Procurement department. This role will be responsible for leading complex negotiations and drafting contracts for commodities and services to be purchased by the bank.Key Responsibilities:Lead negotiations and contract...

  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

    3 days ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States City National Bank Full time

    Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing ManagerCity National Bank is seeking a highly skilled Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their Procurement department. This role will be responsible for leading complex negotiations and drafting contracts for commodities and services to be purchased by the bank.Key Responsibilities:Lead negotiations and contract...

  • Sourcing and Procurement Process Analyst

    1 month ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States eTek IT Services, Inc. Full time

    Senior Process Analyst at eTek IT Services, Inc.eTek IT Services, Inc. is looking for a Senior Process Analyst to evaluate and enhance Source to Pay (S2P) business workflows. This role involves collaborating with SAP Solution Leaders, fellow Process and System Analysts, and key business stakeholders to create, document, and implement process and system...

  • Sourcing and Procurement Process Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States eTek IT Services, Inc. Full time

    Senior Process Analyst at eTek IT Services, Inc.eTek IT Services, Inc. is in search of a Senior Process Analyst who will evaluate Source to Pay (S2P) business workflows and collaborate closely with SAP Solution Leaders, fellow Process and System Analysts, and organizational leaders to create, document, and implement process and system solutions as part of a...

  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

    1 day ago

    Los Angeles, United States Riot Games Full time

    Riot's Strategic Sourcing team works with internal stakeholders to find and constructively engage suppliers. We operate across regions and disciplines to negotiate large, critical, and complex deals. From the initial make-versus-buy decision through negotiating and executing the contract, we help deal owners find suppliers who can best ensure our projects...

  • Senior Category Manager

    2 days ago

    Los Angeles, United States DSJ Global Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout:Join a dynamic, established aerospace manufacturing organization in the heart of Los Angeles. You will join a growing procurement team to establish and maintain key supplier partnerships, optimize supply chain processes and play a key strategic role on the procurement leadership team.Strategic Sourcing and Supplier...

  • Senior Manager, Global Social Marketing

    1 month ago

    Los Angeles, United States SENIOR SPIRIT OF ROSELLE PARK Full time

    Who We Are 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of...

  • Senior IT Program Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Saxon Global Full time

    Job SummarySaxon Global is seeking a seasoned Senior IT Program Manager to lead our Clinical Workstation Modernization program. As the IT General Contractor, you will orchestrate overall program planning, preparation, and deployment activities, ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions in healthcare IT and infrastructure.Key...

  • Senior Manager Global Data Centre

    2 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    Job Title: Senior Manager Global Data CentreCome Work with UsAt Royal Bank of Canada, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose.What is the Opportunity?Drive technology discussions and rationalize inventory required for relocating...

  • Senior Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist

    1 month ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Agoda Full time

    About Agoda Agoda is a premier online travel booking platform that offers a wide range of accommodations, flights, and additional travel services. We leverage advanced technology to connect travelers with over 3.6 million lodging options worldwide. Headquartered in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our diverse workforce of over 6,000 employees from more...

  • Sourcing Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Los Alamitos, United States Insight Global Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionInsight Global is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their largest aerospace manufacturing client in Los Alamitos, CA. This specialist will be responsible for improving the supply chain operations by working with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and improving processes related to receiving parts and...

  • Sourcing Manager

    4 days ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Parachute Home Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Manager to join our team at Parachute Home. As a key member of our sourcing team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our sourcing strategy, ensuring the highest quality sustainable raw materials, and building strong relationships with our vendors.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the...

  • Senior Technical Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States adidas Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead our creation team in the Adidas Sample Room. As a key member of our innovation team, you will be responsible for driving technical innovation and excellence in our sample room operations.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and manage a team of technicians to ensure they are...

  • Global Technology Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Los Angeles, California, United States Latham & Watkins Full time

    {"title": "Global Technology Support Specialist", "content": "About Latham & WatkinsLatham & Watkins is a leading global law firm that consistently ranks among the top firms in the world. Our success is driven by our commitment to hiring and developing the best talent, creating a team that delivers exceptional service to our clients. Our core values of...

Senior Global Technology Sourcing Manager

4 months ago

Los Angeles, United States Block Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams — People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more — provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.

Job Description

As the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager in Technology, you will play a pivotal role in driving the organization's success through expert negotiation of Enterprise SaaS and Cloud engagements. Your responsibilities include enabling value creations in the critical Technology domains, including Cloud Services, Enterprise Software Solutions, and Network Hardware. By leveraging your deep industry knowledge, you will lead initiatives to achieve substantial year-over-year savings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and fostering strong supplier relationships.  You will be an individual contributor role and will report to the Global Procurement Lead.

Category Management:

  • Develop and implement robust category management strategies to enable value creations for IT categories, encompassing hardware, software, cloud services, reseller, and other technology-related products and services.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align category strategies with organizational objectives.

  • Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry trends to stay informed and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Sourcing Strategies:

  • Lead the development of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for technology, incorporating various sourcing tactics, such as RFP/RFI/RFQ, E-auctions, and benchmarking, to negotiate favorable contracts and achieve 10%+ savings targets.

  • Leverage industry best practices and emerging trends to inform and enhance sourcing strategies.

  • Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with business goals and requirements.

Negotiation:

  • Demonstrate expert negotiation skills in engagements with Cloud Service Providers and top-tier Enterprise Software Providers.

  • Lead contract negotiation, ensuring agreements are favorable, cost-effective, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor contract performance, addressing issues promptly and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Champion the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with tier 1 and critical suppliers, fostering collaborative partnerships.

  • Conduct regular business reviews, evaluating supplier performance against established KPIs and SLAs.

  • Effectively manage risks associated with supplier relationships, ensuring business continuity and compliance.

Team Collaboration:

  • Collaborate closely with procurement team members and cross-functional teams to share best practices, successes, and lessons learned.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

  • Contribute to building a high-performing team through effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Negotiation:

  • Demonstrate expert negotiation skills in engagements with Cloud Service Providers and top-tier Enterprise Software Providers.

  • Lead contract negotiation, ensuring agreements are favorable, cost-effective, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor contract performance, addressing issues promptly and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Champion the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program with tier 1 and critical suppliers, fostering collaborative partnerships.

  • Conduct regular business reviews, evaluating supplier performance against established KPIs and SLAs.

  • Effectively manage risks associated with supplier relationships, ensuring business continuity and compliance.

Team Collaboration:

  • Collaborate closely with procurement team members and cross-functional teams to share best practices, successes, and lessons learned.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

  • Contribute to building a high-performing team through effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in IT sourcing, specifically in enterprise software/SaaS, Cloud services, and Network Hardware.

  • 5+ years of experience managing senior-level relationships with top-tier enterprise SaaS vendors.

  • 5+ years of enterprise technology procurement and contract negotiation experience with SaaS vendors, including deep knowledge of licensing models and key contract terms.

  • Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as app rationalization and license optimization.

  • Proven track record of achieving 10%+ year-over-year savings, expertise in contract negotiations, and delivering measurable, valuable results aligned with organizational KPIs.

  • Strong understanding of data analytics and the ability to leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.

  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

  • Familiarity with emerging technologies in the IT industry and the ability to anticipate and address potential sourcing challenges.

Qualifications

You Have:

  • 8+ years of experience in IT sourcing, specifically in enterprise software/SaaS, Cloud services, and Network Hardware.

  • 5+ years of experience managing senior-level relationships with top-tier enterprise SaaS vendors.

  • 5+ years of enterprise technology procurement and contract negotiation experience with SaaS vendors, including deep knowledge of licensing models and key contract terms.

  • Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as app rationalization and license optimization.

  • Proven track record of achieving 10%+ year-over-year savings, expertise in contract negotiations, and delivering measurable, valuable results aligned with organizational KPIs.

  • Strong understanding of data analytics and the ability to leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.

  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

  • Familiarity with emerging technologies in the IT industry and the ability to anticipate and address potential sourcing challenges.



Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone A: USD $135,200 - USD $202,800
Zone B: USD $125,800 - USD $188,600
Zone C: USD $119,000 - USD $178,400
Zone D: USD $108,200 - USD $162,200

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Full-time employee benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plans including company match 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
  • Paid parental and caregiving leave
  • Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
  • Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees) 
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits 

These benefits are further detailed in Block's policies. This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

 

We’ve noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where individuals are sending fake job offer emails. Contact from any of our recruiters or employees will always come from an email address ending with @block.xyz, @squareup.com, @tidal.com, or @afterpay.com, @clearpay.co.uk.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.

While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, on average, U.S. open roles are posted for 70 days before being filled by a successful candidate.