Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Meta's Strategic Sourcing Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technology Sourcing Manager to lead the end-to-end sourcing processes for technical professional services and quality assurance testing services in support of Meta's Reality Labs and Family of Apps. As a key member of our team, this individual will be responsible for driving successful sourcing outcomes by actively managing sourcing categories, driving supplier negotiations, and supporting & influencing business decisions.Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology Responsibilities

Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Meta Reality Labs and Family of Apps to strategically develop, implement and optimize sourcing and vendor management solutions

Manage end-to-end sourcing projects (including planning, execution, measurement, and optimization of projects and processes)

Own and lead RFx processes, including supplier discovery, selection, internal and external alignment, scoping, scoring, bid evaluations, market analysis, negotiations, and award

Drive in-depth market analysis and competitive benchmarking activities to ensure continuous supplier improvement in purchase price and total cost of ownership. Measure, report, and action cost improvements as compared to market pricing

Lead contract negotiation and contracting (e.g., master agreements, statements of work, order forms, amendments, etc.) with internal partners and external suppliers

Actively identify, track, and manage issues and risks for the projects

Identify, develop, and deploy industry-leading supplier management, procurement and category management practices

Ensure program success through consistent supplier management and governance methodologies, in collaboration with business stakeholders

Balance business requirements versus technical constraints to maximize business benefits

Establish collaborative relationships across strategic sourcing, contracts, procurement operations, legal, FP&A, and other cross-functional organizations

5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, indirect category management, or contracting supporting technology services

Extensive experience collaborating, influencing, and communicating effectively with internal clients and external suppliers

Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex information and data sets, thinking critically, and driving successful outcomes through negotiation

Experience managing time-sensitive projects through to completion while balancing evolving priorities and multiple stakeholder teams

Experience drafting/redlining professional services and software agreements with clear understanding of contract language and terms

Experience using a range of tools and technologies, including office productivity tools (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.), contract management software and willing to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and workflows, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Knowledge of Metaverse and wearables (for example, smart glasses)

Familiarity navigating the nuances of purchasing technology services, specifically quality assurance testing services, and associated agreements

Experience collaborating on and supporting global projects

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$111,000/year to $162,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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