Director – Strategic Sourcing

About the Role

Uber's Strategic Sourcing Corporate Services team is responsible for developing and executing corporate services strategies across a range of indirect categories, including HR, Legal, Travel, Aviation, Security, and Places & Real Estate.

As the Director of Indirect Procurement - Corporate Services, you will be responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for indirect spend, ensuring alignment with overarching business objectives. Your role will involve leading initiatives to implement global purchasing policies, practices, and procedures for indirect expenses, focusing on industry best practices.

You will provide subject matter expertise in sourcing and contract negotiation, including identifying new sources and programs for indirect goods and services, all while delivering strategic benefits in cost, quality, responsiveness, and continuity.

If you have a passion for managing large-scale corporate services and facilities portfolios, delivering world-class workplace experiences, and driving cost efficiencies while enabling business growth, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, travel, and HR, to ensure alignment and support for procurement initiatives in support of broader business goals.
• Develop and execute global category strategies for indirect spend, aligning them with overall business goals.
• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
• Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency in indirect procurement categories.
• Develops and manages supplier relationships, ensuring performance, risk mitigation, and innovation.
• Oversees contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance.
• Drives process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in procurement operations.

Basic Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, ideally in corporate services categories (ie HR, Legal, Travel, Facilities, etc.).
• 5+ years people management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change management and influence stakeholders, resulting in cost savings, improved service quality, and enhanced operational reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead RFI/RFP processes, data analysis, cost modeling, contract negotiations, and supplier business reviews.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in global sourcing or indirect procurement.
• Experience managing a globally dispersed team.
• An MBA or an advanced degree in the following fields: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Strategic Management, Business Management, or Finance.
• Experience implementing hybrid workplace strategies and flexible office solutions.
• Proven ability to optimize corporate services portfolios and reduce operational costs while improving workplace experiences.

For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD$216,000 per year - USD$240,000 per year.

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.