Strategic Sourcing Manager-Network

The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to build strong relationships with their internal business partners and drive enterprise-wide sourcing, category management, contract negotiation and delivery of technology related spend categories. Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance within the network category; manage and execute appropriate sourcing processes and procedures. This role provides leadership and direction in support of the company’s Global Cloud Services (GCS) organization in negotiating and securing network connectivity into the company’s data centers.

Responsibilities:

• Category Management and Contract Execution: Partner with internal (commercial and technical) stakeholders on clarifying short and long-term network sourcing requirements while also leading the development of supplier negotiation strategies. Own opportunity assessment and initiation through contract execution.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Commercial Lead across ServiceNow’s network supplier profile. Craft unique supplier strategies that align to stakeholders’ requirements.
• RFx Management: Supplier interface for all RFI, RFP and RFQs. Conduct proper TCO Modeling of RFx p...