Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develops and executes strategic sourcing strategies for key indirect and technology spend categories to optimize supplier relationships, total cost of ownership, and risk management.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
Builds
Sustainable savings and innovation across the supply base for Zillow's business operations
Domain
Real Estate Technology / Strategic Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, RFP/RFQ execution, stakeholder alignment, market trend analysis, compliance management
Preferred skills
Technology and SaaS sourcing experience, executive-level stakeholder management, category strategy development
Technologies
RFP/RFQ tools, spend analysis platforms, sourcing management systems
Responsibilities
Own complex strategic sourcing initiatives from planning through award and implementation; Negotiate complex commercial terms and service levels with suppliers; Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and align strategies; Develop and maintain robust supplier relationships and performance reviews; Analyze spend and supplier data to identify opportunities and track savings; Implement procurement best practices and standards; Monitor market trends and regulatory considerations; Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk guidelines; Lead executive-level conversations with VP and SVP stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
