Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Software
Role Description
Dropbox is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the foundation of our rapidly growing Supply Chain team. You will be responsible for building the software sourcing landscape that will enable Dropbox to scale beyond our current one billion files/day stored by 600M+ users and support new product launches.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted adviser, and subject matter expert, leading Software and Professional Services procurement across multiple Dropbox teams
Leverage experience in Category Management - IT Project Development / Application Maintenance Support / SaaS implementation
Lead the strategic vendor relationships with key partners including vendor selection, pricing negotiations, new product introduction, and contract negotiations
Strong ability to determine contractual/financial exposure and lead contract negotiations
Build strong relationships for constant collaboration with key internal stakeholders including, engineering, finance, legal and business leaders
Knowledge of software contracting trends, licensing models - traditional and emerging contract/vendor performance models
Where applicable, understanding of government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behavior (for example, SOX, SECURITY)
Implement “best in class” sourcing improvements
As a Sourcing Manager at Dropbox you are responsible for developing and executing Sourcing Strategy across global vendors. We're looking for a self starter who will thrive in an often-times ambiguous environment and isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience; 8+ years experience preferred
Demonstrated ability and experience to influence, develop productive working relationships, and lead technical teams and key stakeholders from different business functions
Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement principles and processes
Strength in negotiations, cost/price analysis is essential
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience sourcing and negotiating complex SaaS agreements, including enterprise-wide licenses and consumption-based pricing models
Familiarity with procurement tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Oracle)
Minimum of 5+ years as a Sourcing or Procurement Manager at a major technology company with large infrastructure footprint
Compensation
Canada Pay Range
$117,300—$158,700 CAD
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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Software
Role Description
Dropbox is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the foundation of our rapidly growing Supply Chain team. You will be responsible for building the software sourcing landscape that will enable Dropbox to scale beyond our current one billion files/day stored by 600M+ users and support new product launches.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted adviser, and subject matter expert, leading Software and Professional Services procurement across multiple Dropbox teams
Leverage experience in Category Management - IT Project Development / Application Maintenance Support / SaaS implementation
Lead the strategic vendor relationships with key partners including vendor selection, pricing negotiations, new product introduction, and contract negotiations
Strong ability to determine contractual/financial exposure and lead contract negotiations
Build strong relationships for constant collaboration with key internal stakeholders including, engineering, finance, legal and business leaders
Knowledge of software contracting trends, licensing models - traditional and emerging contract/vendor performance models
Where applicable, understanding of government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behavior (for example, SOX, SECURITY)
Implement “best in class” sourcing improvements
As a Sourcing Manager at Dropbox you are responsible for developing and executing Sourcing Strategy across global vendors. We're looking for a self starter who will thrive in an often-times ambiguous environment and isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Requirements
BA/BS or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience; 8+ years experience preferred
Demonstrated ability and experience to influence, develop productive working relationships, and lead technical teams and key stakeholders from different business functions
Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement principles and processes
Strength in negotiations, cost/price analysis is essential
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience sourcing and negotiating complex SaaS agreements, including enterprise-wide licenses and consumption-based pricing models
Familiarity with procurement tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Oracle)
Minimum of 5+ years as a Sourcing or Procurement Manager at a major technology company with large infrastructure footprint
Compensation
Canada Pay Range
$117,300—$158,700 CAD