Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager GTM ( Go To Market )

Finance and Accounting

Plano, TX

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Role

Splunk is looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager to join the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team. The Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager will have the responsibility for leading global sourcing projects across 30+ markets, making recommendations for vendor selection and process re-engineering to improve efficiency and effectiveness. You will be responsible for developing strong business partnerships to collaborate on strategy across the business unit while driving category, supplier and sourcing strategies, to maximize value including optimizing use and reducing cost. You will provide management of the overall supplier relationship including negotiating pricing and contract terms as well as supplier performance and compliance. You will act as a trusted business partner, collaborating with management and other subject matter experts to develop category strategies, alternative solutions when necessary, advising on risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts.

Requirements

5+ years in Sourcing, preferably specializing in Marketing and exposure to government and Sales sourcing as well.
BS degree ( or equivalent) required.
Experience leading global sourcing responsibilities, including opportunity analysis and identification, supplier selection, compliance and risk evaluation, and contract negotiation. Contract experience must include consulting, contractor, advertising, and events/hotel agreements.
Ability to work independently with strong teamwork, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including, but not limited to, Security, Privacy, Legal and FP&A to provide end-to-end support to the business.
Ability to develop strategic sourcing strategies in alignment with business initiatives.
Experience with Scout and SAP/Ariba systems preferred.

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