Cypress HCM · 5 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Human Data & Research Services
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$75/hr - $86/hr
6+ years expCypress HCM is seeking a Human Data and Research Services Strategic Sourcing Manager to support sourcing execution and category operations. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring efficient onboarding, and maintaining operational excellence across procurement processes.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Own and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for human data and research services suppliers
Support supplier onboarding, renewals, amendments, and scoped expansions in partnership with senior sourcing leadership
Draft, review, and operationalize statements of work, pricing structures, and commercial terms in coordination with legal and finance partners
Ensure supplier engagements align with category strategy, commercial guidelines, and internal policies
Serve as a primary operator across procurement, intake, and contract management tools
Manage intake requests, approvals, contract routing, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and consistency
Track deal status, approvals, spend thresholds, and execution risks across an active supplier portfolio
Maintain clean records and reporting to support audits, leadership updates, and financial forecasting
Analyze supplier spend, usage patterns, deal velocity, and operational friction points
Develop clear summaries and insights to support prioritization and decision-making by senior stakeholders
Identify opportunities to standardize, streamline, or improve sourcing and contracting workflows
Partner closely with research, operations, finance, legal, privacy, and security teams to unblock and accelerate supplier engagements
Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders navigating procurement and contracting processes
Communicate clearly and concisely through written updates and real-time collaboration tools to keep workstreams aligned
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, operations, or vendor management
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent supplier engagements with strong attention to detail
High operational fluency with procurement intake, contract lifecycle management, and collaboration tools
Strong analytical skills, including comfort working with spend data, contract terms, and operational metrics
Ability to execute independently while partnering effectively with senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company
Cypress HCM
Cypress HCM is a staffing and recruiting company providing technology and creative recruiting solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Lillig
CEO
Philip Oommen
CFO
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