Senior Contract Specialist

Overview

Position: IT Sourcing Manager

Openings: 2

Rate: $40 - $45/hr

Location: HYBRID 1-2 days/week (Tuesday), 350 Mission St, San Francisco, California - FLEX

Interview Process: One round interview - virtual 9/11 and 9/12

Start Date: MUST BE ABLE TO START 9/15 - 9/17

Base pay range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Sephora is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support sourcing initiatives across multiple business units, with a strong focus on technology and e-commerce. This role will be instrumental in negotiating supplier agreements, guiding stakeholders through the intake-to-contract process, and driving strategic sourcing efforts in high-volume environments.

• Lead and manage RFP/RFI processes to ensure alignment with Sephora’s purchasing policies.
• Negotiate contracts for software (on-premise and SaaS), hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and emerging trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal business partners.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in Technology and E-Commerce departments.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing within IT, healthcare, or Fin Tech sectors.
• Ability to manage high-volume sourcing activities.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and contract management systems.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Purchasing, Information Technology, and Supply Chain

• Retail

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