Strategic Sourcing Leader - Enterprise & Engineering Technology
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for enterprise and engineering technology categories to shape supplier strategy, negotiate critical agreements, and build resilient supplier ecosystems supporting OpenAI's mission.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing leader (Enterprise & Engineering Technology)
Builds
Resilient supplier ecosystems for engineering platforms, infrastructure software, security technology, enterprise systems, IT, and hardware
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Enterprise Technology Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing leadership, complex supplier negotiation, category management, team leadership, commercial structuring, stakeholder influence, scalable process design, risk management, usage-based pricing models
Preferred skills
AI integration in sourcing workflows, experience with high-stakes technology categories, mentorship of experienced professionals, building negotiation playbooks
Technologies
Category cards, negotiation playbooks, reporting dashboards, supplier governance models, renewal planning processes
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing strategy and execution across enterprise and engineering technology categories; Independently define, prioritize, and lead multiple complex sourcing workstreams; Own strategic supplier negotiations for major renewals and enterprise agreements; Manage and develop experienced category leads; Build scalable category tools and frameworks; Partner with senior leaders to translate technical needs into sourcing strategies; Advise senior leaders on major supplier decisions; Create cost and commercial structures aligned to business model; Establish supplier governance and portfolio reporting; Influence difficult stakeholders to position sourcing as a strategic partner
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
