Strategic Sourcing Manager - Tech

Who you are

You have a strong background in sourcing and procurement, ideally with over 5 years of experience in a technology or financial services environment. Your strategic mindset allows you to make sound business decisions based on data and analytics, ensuring that you can effectively navigate complex supplier relationships. You are familiar with e-procurement tools and systems, such as Zip, Workday Strategic Sourcing, and Oracle, which you have used to optimize procurement processes. Your understanding of the fintech industry equips you to tackle its unique supply chain and procurement challenges. You thrive in collaborative settings, establishing trusted partnerships across matrixed functions to drive value for the organization.

Desirable

Experience with supplier negotiations and contract management is a plus, as is familiarity with risk assessments to ensure suppliers meet organizational standards. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing business needs while maintaining a focus on maximizing value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

What you'll do

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Stripe, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire buying journey, from sourcing new suppliers to renewing engagements with existing ones. You will facilitate purchase order approvals and manage supplier invoices, ensuring that all processes align with Stripe's standards. Your role will involve conducting risk assessments and advising on contract structures and terms to optimize supplier relationships. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement supply optimization strategies and hold suppliers accountable for meeting business requirements. Your analytical skills will be crucial in making data-driven decisions that enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. You will also play a key role in onboarding suppliers for secure payment processing, ensuring that all necessary compliance and security measures are in place.

What we offer

At Stripe, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that aims to increase the GDP of the internet. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and strategic thinking. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. You will be part of a world-class Strategic Sourcing & Category Management team that is dedicated to maximizing value for the organization through effective supplier management and procurement strategies.