Snowflake · 2 weeks ago
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $149K/yr
7+ years expSnowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential with a culture focused on impact, innovation, and collaboration. The Senior Sourcing Specialist will manage and optimize procurement and sourcing activities, driving business growth and cost optimization through strategic sourcing methodologies and strong partnerships.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, cost savings, and contract terms
Drive stakeholder compliance with the Snowflake procurement policy and processes
Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, evaluating supplier responses and negotiating agreements
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives by analyzing spend data, supplier market trends, and business requirements
Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and develop cost models to drive optimal procurement decisions
Partner with business units and FP&A to align procurement activities with budget goals and financial targets
Lead and support supplier evaluation, selection, development, and retention to ensure Snowflake is working with the best-in-class providers
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to assess performance and drive continuous improvement
Develop and track supplier performance metrics, ensuring compliance with negotiated SLAs and quality standards
Lead contract negotiations, drafting, and redlining to secure favorable terms that align with Snowflake’s business objectives
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating potential risks in supplier agreements
Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to streamline the contracting process and manage supplier risk effectively
Provide strategic analysis and reporting on current and future procurement activities
Track and measure procurement performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for process improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management
3+ years of experience in the Workplace / Facilities and or Corporate Services (HR, Legal, Finance etc.) category
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving cost savings
Experience with global procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiations
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and drive projects to completion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making capabilities
Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies, including spend analysis, category strategy development, and supplier selection
Understanding of finance/accounting principles related to procurement
Understanding of the core functions of procurement in a Workplace/Facilities category
Understanding of the core functions of procurement in a Corporate Services category
Ability to develop sourcing strategies while also diving deep into contract details
Experience with supplier performance management and QBRs
Experience in supporting multiple categories of spend, across a global company
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending & health savings account
At least 12 paid holidays
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Other company benefits
Company
Snowflake
Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.03BKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalICONIQ GrowthAltimeter Capital
2022-04-19Post Ipo Equity· $621.46M
2020-09-16IPO
2020-02-07Series G· $479M
Leadership Team
Sridhar Ramaswamy
Chief Executive Officer
Benoit Dageville
Snowflake Co-founder, President of Product
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