Senior Sourcing Manager
Full Time
Pleasanton, CA
$116,500 - $174,700 a year
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Job description
Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
Workday’s Global Services Sourcing team is a group of Sourcing professionals who are passionate about services and enabling our internal customers through Workday’s incredible growth journey. We build strong relationships with our suppliers who provide the critical services that support our products and our internal operations. We are driven by a passion for forging close working relationships throughout the company. We’re a diverse group of people, with an invaluable mix of experience and backgrounds. Our team promotes Workday’s core values with ‘Employees’ being the first of them.
This is why we:
- Empower you to follow your desired career path & achieve professional and personal goals
- Encourage work-life balance and wellbeing
- Are proud to champion equal opportunities for everyone
We are a global team but that doesn’t stop our sense of collaboration, supportiveness and fun! We thrive on open lines of communication, transparency, and camaraderie. We strive to continually improve, solicit active input and participation from all team members equally and always go the extra mile to produce a positive customer experience. We encourage all people to be proud of who they are and what they have accomplished. If you can bring that passion and energy to Workday, we are collectively better for it and the diversity everyone brings to the team.
About the Role
Workday is seeking a Sr. Global Sourcing Manager on the Global Services Sourcing Team in the Global Procurement Office (GPO). This person will help drive the development and execution of category strategies within Real Estate and Workplace, understand business/company requirements, and collaborate with business partners. Responsibilities include performing spend and market analysis, conducting Requests for Proposals, negotiating contracts and pricing, and fostering business and supplier relationships. The Sourcing Manager will also contribute to process improvement initiatives that will allow GPO to scale with the company. The Sourcing Manager should have Sourcing and Vendor Management experience within Real Estate and Workplace, and they should communicate well at all levels of the organization, moving seamlessly from tactical to strategic tasks. This role supports our international team and often requires meetings with EMEA and APJ workmates to ensure alignment on processes and goals for the category. Additionally, this person must have a keen eye for detail, provide insights based on market conditions and trends, optimize value from/with suppliers, and improve and influence the decision-making process.
About You
Basic Qualifications
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8+ years of direct experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Sourcing or Masters Degree & 6+ years of combined experience working in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Business, and / or Finance
Other Qualifications
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Experience and interest in Real Estate and Workplace sourcing strongly preferred
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Demonstrated sourcing experience leading RFx’s, conducting supplier management activities, and managing a Sourcing category with a focus on Real Estate and Marketing
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Experience with managing third-party Real Estate Management Service Providers
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Proficient at standard Sourcing and Category Management concepts, practices, and procedures
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Proven critical thinking by translating, analyzing and crafting solutions from advanced financial modeling and data analysis
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Excellent understanding of contracts and contract management
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Advanced at developing and executing negotiation strategies
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proactive, results-oriented, punctual, persuasive, and an excellent teammate
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Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The base pay range for the primary location of this job is listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $116,500 - $174,700
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