Zillow · 11 hours ago
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $174K/yr
7+ years expZillow is a leading real estate platform in the U.S. seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to shape and execute sourcing strategies for high-impact Shared Services categories. The role involves leading complex negotiations, managing supplier relationships, and driving measurable cost savings and supplier innovation.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for high-impact Shared Services categories, including People/HR, Finance, Legal, and supporting enterprise technology platforms, managing significant spend and strategic supplier relationships
Act as a strategic sourcing consultant to VP+ business leaders, influencing supplier strategy, operating models, and investment decisions through strong executive presence and business acumen
Lead complex contract negotiations and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Technology, and business leadership to deliver successful, scalable partnerships
Own end-to-end sourcing projects and events (e.g., RFx, negotiations, contracting) for enterprise technology and professional services, ensuring alignment with company objectives, budgets, and risk tolerance
Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships that encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and optimized value while managing enterprise risk
Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs), facilitate the Score carding process with strategic suppliers, including agenda setting, performance evaluation, roadmap alignment, and follow-through on outcomes
Develop and manage supplier score carding, performance metrics, and governance models to track supplier health, value realization, and continuous improvement
Analyze complex supplier, spend, and market data to identify cost savings opportunities, optimization strategies, and areas for supplier-led innovation
Champion best practices in supplier management, sourcing processes, and sustainability initiatives across the Shared Services portfolio
Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on complex negotiations, sourcing strategies, and stakeholder management
Present sourcing strategies, recommendations, performance insights, and progress updates to senior and executive leadership to drive informed decision-making
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with direct ownership of high-impact Shared Services categories such as People/HR, Finance, and Legal, including enterprise technology and complex professional services
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end sourcing strategy (not just execution) for Shared Services and People/HR Technology, including HCM, ATS, payroll, benefits administration, learning platforms, and adjacent Finance or Legal technologies
Proven ability to operate as a trusted, consultative advisor to VP+ stakeholders, influencing supplier strategy, operating models, and investment decisions through strong executive presence and business judgment
Established track record of personally leading executive-level presentations and Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and Scorecards with strategic suppliers, including agenda ownership, performance evaluation, and driving outcomes
Demonstrated success owning and negotiating large, complex sourcing initiatives with significant spend and executive visibility, including multi-year agreements and enterprise-wide impact
Experience designing and leading supplier governance models, including scorecarding, performance management, and continuous improvement programs across strategic suppliers
Strong proficiency with sourcing and contract management platforms (e.g., ZIP, Ironclad) and advanced analytical capability using Excel, Tableau, or PowerBI to support executive decision-making
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited direction, able to independently set strategy, prioritize work, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Preferred
Preferred certifications include Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CSP, CPSM, or similar
Benefits
Equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location
Company
Zillow
Zillow is an online real estate marketplace for finding and sharing information about homes, real estate, and mortgages. It is a sub-organization of Zillow Group.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$96.63MKey Investors
Legg MasonPAR Capital ManagementBenchmark,TCV
2016-08-01Post Ipo Equity
2014-04-01Post Ipo Equity
2012-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $4.13M
Leadership Team
Lloyd Frink
Co-Founder & Co-Executive Chair
Rich Barton
Co-founder and Co-Executive Chair
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