Sr. Sourcing Manager, Technology

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Job Description

The Global Procurement organization is looking for a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing to be responsible for the development and execution of high value procurement related activities and projects globally, with a focus on technology. You will use sourcing tools and processes to facilitate market research, identify optimal procurement scenarios, and lead supplier negotiations, while ultimately driving annual savings targets, improved efficiency, and optimization of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You will be encouraged to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while driving optimal value for eBay.

Role Responsibilities:

• Guide high-value indirect spend, along with ad hoc requests, as required by internal business teams. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to collect and develop key requirements and a deal pipeline.

• Lead cross functional teams through an end-to-end sourcing project plan for high-risk, large supplier services including financial viability and supplier risk analyses, negotiation plans, and supplier selection. Partner with internal Finance and business on budgeting process. Lead team in understanding how projects fall within eBay strategy.

• Lead key sourcing activities: need identification, market research, competitive bid review, and direct negotiations while demonstrating best in class procurement methodologies to ensure efficient TCO.

• Act as decision point for execution of sourcing strategies including RFx, multi-bid, market test, and direct negotiations.

• Analyze procurement spend to provide visibility on key savings opportunities and assist in developing a roadmap for achieving savings targets.

• Technology domain expertise strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• 6-8+ years relevant experience across supply chain, with particular focus in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, competitive price analysis, supplier relationship management and performance management.

• Bachelor's degree required, including additional applicable work experience. Strong track record delivering Technology procurement results in a highly dynamic environment.

• Relevant experience leading end-to-end sourcing projects including need identification, market research, competitive bid reviews, direct negotiation activities, supplier selection, and on-boarding.

• In-depth knowledge of industry and market trends including analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements.

• Strong executive presence with ability to step in and lead major initiatives while driving outcomes across all levels of the organizational hierarchy, including the C-suite.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively, form relationships, anticipate needs, and negotiate successful outcomes.

• Must be a self-starter, imaginative innovator, bold, driven, internally motivated, and results oriented.

• Able to demonstrate critical thinking and ability to execute on strategies while demonstrating outstanding planning, problem solving and decision-making skills

About the eBay Finance team:

Our team oversees all aspects of eBay's finance, analytics, and information technology functions - including controllership, procurement, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, audit, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. At eBay, we love data, so finance plays a critical role in establishing strategic focus, enabling growth, ensuring execution and driving efficiencies across the organization.

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