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Golden State Warriors · 4 hours ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$171K/yr - $181K/yr

7+ years exp

Golden State is a growing sports and entertainment organization seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to enhance their sourcing strategy. This leadership role involves overseeing the strategic sourcing lifecycle, driving procurement technology adoption, and leading a high-performing team to align purchasing activities with business objectives.

BasketballFitnessSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead the entire strategic sourcing lifecycle, including market analysis, needs assessment, and RFP/RFQ execution

Lead complex contract negotiations to secure the most favorable terms, conditions, quality, and pricing for high value contracts

Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive strategic sourcing strategy aligned with the company's long-term business goals, focusing on maximizing value and minimizing risk

Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Operations, Legal, etc.) to integrate sourcing strategies, including vendor selection and contract/pricing negotiations

Drive the adoption of procurement technology and continuously improve sourcing processes for efficiency and effectiveness

Evaluate and analyze organizational spend data across all categories to identify opportunities for consolidation, cost reduction, and process efficiency

Design, implement, and maintain robust sourcing processes and policies (e.g., vendor selection, risk management, contracting)

Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track and report on sourcing effectiveness and supplier performance

Lead, mentor, and grow a collaborative, high-performing sourcing team

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract negotiationProcurement processesFinancial acumenMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsTeam managementRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration/Finance, or equivalent work experience; an MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, C.P.M.) is a plus

7+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, ideally within the sports/entertainment industry; minimum 2 years in a leadership/management role

Ability to develop, implement, and govern procurement processes and policy from the ground up

Experience delivering significant cost savings and value improvement through strategic sourcing initiatives

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex strategies and results to senior executive audiences

Strong team management and development skills

Ability to build positive relationships at all levels within the organization