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SEPHORA · 3 weeks ago

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$132K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Sephora is a leading beauty retailer committed to reimagining the future of beauty. The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology will develop strong business relationships and provide strategic sourcing support to the Sephora Technology business unit, focusing on managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for technology categories.

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Finance, Technology, Omnichannel and Marketing stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing wave plans with well-defined cost savings and avoidance targets and publish them at least annually

Conduct contract negotiations with suppliers to optimize cost efficiency and reduce risk for the business stakeholder / engagement

Partner with a broad mix of stakeholders on contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as Technology, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Internal Controls

Conduct all phases in the development of complex contracts including reviewing statements of work or requirements, request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) development

Advocate for and track compliance to Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies, 3rd party risk management process, supplier diversity and sustainability programs and appropriately managing non-compliance

Ensure sourcing engagements are closed promptly, maintaining clear communication regarding progress, savings, and cost avoidance to all stakeholders including executives. Apply a project management approach while consistently keeping all stakeholders informed

Qualification

IT procurement/sourcingContract negotiationVendor managementProject managementProcurement toolsSourcing hardwareSourcing softwareRisk mitigationClear communicationCollaborative attitude

Required

5+ years in IT procurement/sourcing, including end-to-end RFx management

5+ years leading vendor negotiations and managing MSAs, SLAs, SOWs, and renewals

5+ years project management experience driving sourcing initiatives to completion

Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Strong background sourcing hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services

Skilled in contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and vendor performance management

Ability to partner with IT, Legal, InfoSec, Privacy, and Finance to unblock decisions

Clear communicator who escalates with solutions and influences stakeholders

Familiar with market-price benchmarks, licensing models, and vendor ecosystems

Working knowledge of procurement/sourcing tools and systems

Preferred

Procurement or supply chain certification (CPSM, CSCP, etc.)

A positive and collaborative attitude

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans

Superior 401(k) plan

Various paid time off programs

Employee discount/perks

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral bonus program

Company

SEPHORA

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Sephora is an online shopping site that offers a range of beauty products such as cosmetics and skincare items.

Founded in 1969

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://www.sephora.com

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