- Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to establish advantageous purchasing, commercial terms, and payment requirements
- Effectively communicate Sourcing values and responsibilities, consistently interpreting the difference between what stakeholders ask for, what they need, what contracts/buying arrangement may already exist to serve those needs and/or provide direction as to how best competitively source what is needed
- Propose and drive opportunities for optimal cost savings through analysis of current spend and external category analysis and benchmarking
- Evaluate supplier risk - manage supplier onboarding and ongoing data management
- Consistently draw from past experiences and ongoing benchmarking to optimize processes
- Bachelor's degree is required; Finance, Supply Chain Management, or business related field.
- 12+ years within Sourcing and Procurement related activities. Including remote support for various global locations.
- Experience supporting and influencing multiple organizations/ leaders is a strong plus
- General experience procuring a diverse set of indirect goods and services to support Engineering, Research and Development, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and other functions.
- Advanced skills in quantitative applications such as Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse solutions, Microsoft Excel, etc.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret information from various sources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
- Experience with Ariba Sourcing
- Experience negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms.
- MS Office, Google Suite, Visio and presentation skills
- Engaging, team-player with a can-do attitude.
- In SF bay area, must be onsite at HQ 3 days / week.
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Senior Indirect Sourcing Manager - Santa Clara, United States - Palo Alto Networks
Description
Company DescriptionOur Mission
At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Our Approach to Work
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together
Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is looking for a skilled Sourcing Category Manager to join the organization. The position requires a well-rounded individual who has demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a global, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. The Sourcing Manager will be passionate about all aspects of Sourcing with specific experience and focus on indirect sourcing categories.
This position will work cross-functionally and assist in managing the relationships of multiple supply sources, including contracting, delivery, quality, cost performance, and the overall relationship between Palo Alto Networks and the supply sources. Objectives include development of solutions to optimize demand, costs & the supply chain and to drive performance based on KPI's and SLA's.
Your Impact
Your Experience
The Team
You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects - centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever That means we're constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be
Our Commitment
We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.