Job Description:

Sourcing Manager - Menlo Park, CA (Hybrid)The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to support business stakeholders through the development of requirements, to communicate and negotiate with suppliers to achieve an optimal outcome. Responsibilities • Establish appropriate sourcing strategy with relevant partners to drive business goals and strategy • Effectively capture and articulate internal requirements to align with business needs • Communicate proactively with vendors and manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with our business objectives • Negotiate contracts and costs with vendors to ensure optimal terms for Meta • Manage and guide business stakeholders through the Meta Sourcing process, including but not limited to contracting and compliance-related activities • Review and provide redline recommendations to contracts based on Meta requirements and Meta standard positions • Manage contracting activities and ensure contracts reflect appropriate business and Legal terms • Work cross-functionally with different teams, including Legal and Finance Skills • Proven negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Customer service skills with experience working in a cross-functional team environment • Possesses a high degree of integrity • Ability to analyze and resolve the variety of issues simultaneously • Minimum of 1 year of experience in IT Strategic Sourcing (i.e. Software, Professional Services, Hardware, Support Services) • Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency in G-suite, MS Word, Excel EducationExperience: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education andor experience. Looking for someone who takes initiative and is ready and capable to learn to use new tools - Top 3 must-have HARD skills: 1. Contracts experience 2. Negotiation skills 3. Problem solvinganalytical skills - Good to have skills: 1. Communication 2. Project management 3. Attention to detail