Sourcing Lead, Indirect

4 days ago


Stanford, California, United States Wing Full time
About Wing

Wing is a pioneering company in the field of drone delivery, offering a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet, and we're committed to building a workforce that's representative of the global communities we serve.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Indirect Sourcing Lead to join our Strategic Sourcing team in Palo Alto, CA. As a key member of our team, you'll oversee indirect sourcing efforts for Wing's software and services needs, leveraging your expertise to deliver significant value to our stakeholders. Your core category responsibilities will include software and service providers, and you'll have the opportunity to work with a broad mix of stakeholders on category strategy, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage and own the commercial relationship with software and services partners, responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of service, risk management, and driving operational and cost efficiencies through process excellence.
  • Collaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing plans with well-defined cost savings and avoidance targets, and track them regularly.
  • Achieve year-over-year improvements in professional services strategy and spend, without sacrificing quality and service.
  • Partner with a broad mix of stakeholders on category strategy, contract negotiation, contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation.
  • Continually improve supplier performance by setting measurable, contractual, performance targets and related supplier performance management.
  • Stay abreast of changes in the market, such as emerging technologies and suppliers, and evaluate and address any impact of changes in supplier status.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a directly related field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 12+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong engineering background in product development.
  • 5+ years of people management experience, specifically managing high-performing sourcing teams.
  • Experience managing software and services vendors, supply chain management, software licensing models, pricing, and contract terms, with knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience in vendor consolidation and offshoring.
  • Experience in setting up SLAs, KPIs, and managing supplier performance.
  • Knowledge of UTM software and drone tech landscape.
  • Analytical/negotiation skills with the ability to toggle between strategic and detail-oriented thinking.
  • Tenacious problem-solving & issue resolution skills.
  • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence across multiple functional teams.
  • Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments.
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a talented group of professionals, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.



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