Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services

NVIDIA is hiring a Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $168k-$270k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Indirect Procurement Organization. As a Sourcing Manager, you will be the go-to for Professional Services sourcing needs across the enterprise! This role will develop and implement the overall Category Strategy and Sourcing Plans for Human Capital Procurement. You'll collaborate with cross functional teams and develop alignment across the organization to achieve business goals.

What you'll be doing:

Develop and drive end-to-end RFx global events across a diverse set of internal participants including HR, Finance, Legal, and business unit leaders from capturing requirements through award
Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional leaders, bringing market expertise, data-driven insights, and good judgment to advise sourcing decisions at all levels of the organization
Lead development and implementation of category strategies using data driven insights to optimize vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support execution of critical initiatives
Develop a global supplier catalog across Professional Services Procurement categories i.e. Contractors, Consultants, Managed Services, and Alternative Talent Solutions
Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering compelling insights and sourcing strategies
Lead market intelligence efforts, leverage data analytics to educate and influence partners, benchmark pricing, and optimize TCO across the supply base
Assist business with questions regarding P2P/CLM processes

What we need to see:

Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ overall years of professional business experience
2+ years of leadership experience
Expertise managing Professional Services sourcing in a fast paced global hi-tech environment
Hands-on experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
Deep experience running RFx events with cross-functional teams and sourcing professional services globally
Proven project management and strong consulting skills
Strong category strategy development and execution excellence
Demonstrates agility in addressing shifting organizational priorities

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Experience deploying or scaling AI solutions within a Procurement or Sourcing function
Management Consulting background
Analytical and process improvement approach
MBA or similar level of expertise

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
168,000 USD – 270,250 USD for Level 3; and 200,000 USD – 322,000 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we rate this

Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services at NVIDIA rates 25 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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