Senior Manager, Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing

Lead high‑impact procurement and vendor negotiations across the organization during the integration of Fivetran and dbt, identifying technology synergies and driving cost efficiency.

This is a full‑time position based out of our Oakland (Bay Area) office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in‑person collaboration, including two days in the office each week.

Coupa, Ironclad, Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, Notion, Docu Sign

• Lead end‑to‑end strategic sourcing and procurement for contracts ranging from $50K to $500K+, including RFPs, vendor selection, negotiation, and execution
• Own vendor management and renewal cycles across key spend categories including SaaS/technology, marketing, and contingent workforce
• Identify and drive technology consolidation and cost synergy opportunities across the Fivetran and dbt combined vendor landscape
• Develop and execute category strategies that align with business priorities and deliver measurable savings and risk reduction
• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and functional business owners to ensure sourcing decisions are compliant, commercially sound, and strategically aligned
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, acting as the primary point of escalation for contract disputes, performance issues, and renewals
• Establish and refine procurement policies, processes, and tooling to scale the sourcing function as the organization grows
• Report on sourcing metrics, savings targets, and vendor performance to senior leadership on a regular cadence

• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management, ideally within a high‑growth technology company
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts across multiple spend categories (technology/SaaS, marketing, contingent workforce, or similar)
• Hands‑on experience with procurement and contract lifecycle tools, particularly Coupa and Ironclad
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze TCO, benchmark pricing, and structure deals that balance value, risk, and speed
• Excellent stakeholder management skills — able to influence without authority and navigate competing priorities across cross‑functional teams
• Experience managing vendor renewals and consolidation initiatives, including driving alignment across business units with different priorities
• Ability to use conversational AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) to accelerate research, contract summarization, vendor benchmarking, and communication drafting

• Experience working through a merger, acquisition, or large‑scale integration where vendor rationalization was a key workstream
• Familiarity with SaaS pricing models, ELAs, and usage‑based contracts in a data or analytics software context
• Experience building or scaling a sourcing function from an early or informal stage

• 100% employer‑paid medical insurance
• Generous paid time‑off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
• RSU stock grants
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team‑building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as therapy, coaching, and self‑guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents

We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don’t hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience.

Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.