Strategic Sourcing Lead @ Dropbox

Strategic Sourcing Lead

Posted on 3/22/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Oregon, USA • Washington, DC, USA • Los Angeles, CA, USA • Texas...

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Sales

Requirements

Knowledge and familiarity with the Information Technology and Services sourcing landscape
Embracing, and exploring technology and able to consider how technology could improve operations
Treat problems like there's no other option than to create a solution for the problem
Able to navigate ambiguity and remain resilient through ups and downs
Experience assisting in, or leading the development and management of category plans or sourcing strategies
Advanced knowledge of procurement best in class practices, key contract terms and emerging market trends
Financial acumen and experience working closely with Finance and Accounting
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action
Ability to influence at an executive level both internally and externally
A very high level of self-motivation, initiative, passion, excitement to work cross-functionally and excellent interpersonal skills are a MUST have for this role!
Willingness to offer thought leadership, to think creatively, and to offer new ways to approach old problems

Responsibilities

You will work very closely with the Head of Sourcing to drive innovation and adoption of Sourcing technologies
Lead strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation
You will build and develop relationships with Business Partners globally, including operational leaders, legal teams, finance and risk management
Own the development and implementation of key sourcing strategies and buying channels within your assigned domain
Negotiate and drive best-in-class deals for Dropbox. This is a strategic role and will include many of Dropbox's largest enterprise-level engagements
Define and communicate the Sourcing Strategy to Business Partners, Sourcing Leadership and other stakeholders
Drive the realization of top savings initiatives and continuously improve the category return on investment
Build strong relationships with Business Partners to drive Sourcing engagement, and act as the relationship owner with Senior leaders of each categories of spend
Provide continuous written and verbal updates to the Business Partners, Suppliers and other Stakeholders on the status of each deal
Actively seek out industry knowledge though research, trade shows, conferences and online training, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor
Regularly update executives at all levels of the company on deal status, category reporting, etc. This role will have direct visibility to senior-level executives across Dropbox

Desired Qualifications

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox's total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Role Description

Dropbox Procurement team is seeking a Sourcing Lead to support the overall execution of our category strategies across our Finance, Legal, and Communication investments. The 2 primary functions of this role are: (1) identify and negotiate cost savings and or value add (2) develop category strategies. This role acts as a global category lead and will be focused on material deals and suppliers, partnering with leaders across the company to develop a deep understanding of select suppliers, product and service offerings, roadmaps as well as Dropbox’s business requirements and strategy to execute business goals and objectives.

This role will report into the Head of Sourcing and will look beyond a single tower or issue to identify gaps and drive digital innovation and adoption. This role is part of the Source to Pay team reporting to the CFO Organization. As a sourcing leader, you will link together cross functional teams to drive strategic sourcing efforts across our business, deploy best practices, manage the supplier relationships and mobilize stakeholders to deliver tangible value to Dropbox. This role requires a creative thinker! the business environment we operate in does not fit into a 7 step sourcing process or a simple framework or playbook to follow, it requires creative outside of the box problem solvers.

Responsibilities

You will work very closely with the Head of Sourcing to drive innovation and adoption of Sourcing technologies
Lead strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation
You will build and develop relationships with Business Partners globally, including operational leaders, legal teams, finance and risk management.
Own the development and implementation of key sourcing strategies and buying channels within your assigned domain
Negotiate and drive best-in-class deals for Dropbox. This is a strategic role and will include many of Dropbox’s largest enterprise-level engagements
Define and communicate the Sourcing Strategy to Business Partners, Sourcing Leadership and other stakeholders
Drive the realization of top savings initiatives and continuously improve the category return on investment
Build strong relationships with Business Partners to drive Sourcing engagement, and act as the relationship owner with Senior leaders of each categories of spend
Provide continuous written and verbal updates to the Business Partners, Suppliers and other Stakeholders on the status of each deal
Actively seek out industry knowledge though research, trade shows, conferences and online training, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor
Regularly update executives at all levels of the company on deal status, category reporting, etc. This role will have direct visibility to senior-level executives across Dropbox

Requirements

Knowledge and familiarity with the Information Technology and Services sourcing landscape
Embracing, and exploring technology and able to consider how technology could improve operations
Treat problems like there’s no other option than to create a solution for the problem
Able to navigate ambiguity and remain resilient through ups and downs
Experience assisting in, or leading the development and management of category plans or sourcing strategies
Advanced knowledge of procurement best in class practices, key contract terms and emerging market trends
Financial acumen and experience working closely with Finance and Accounting
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action
Ability to influence at an executive level both internally and externally
A very high level of self-motivation, initiative, passion, excitement to work cross-functionally and excellent interpersonal skills are a MUST have for this role!
Willingness to offer thought leadership, to think creatively, and to offer new ways to approach old problems

Total Rewards

At Dropbox, we strive to be a great place for all Dropboxers to grow and be recognized for that growth. This job posting reflects broad requirements, and represents two potential levels of role. Through our assessment process, we will identify your level that ties to compensation based on your experience and technical expertise along with the scope of the role.

For candidates hired in the following locations: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, Colorado, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, Washington D.C. metro, California (outside SF metro), the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $103,900 - $122,200 - $140,500 if you are assessed at the IC3 level. If you are instead assessed at the IC4 level, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $124,700 - $146,700 - $168,700.

For candidates hired in the following locations: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois (outside Chicago Metro), North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (outside Austin Metro), Virginia (outside D.C. Metro), the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $92,300 - $108,600 - $124,900 if you are assessed at the IC3 level. If you are instead assessed at the IC4 level, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $110,800 - $130,400 - $150,000.

Range(s) is subject to change. Dropbox takes a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including job and level they are hired into, location/metropolitan area, skillset, and peer compensation. Dropbox uses the zip code of an employee’s remote work location to determine which metropolitan pay range we use.

Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Smart workspace & storage solutions

Company Overview

Dropbox’s mission is to design a more enlightened way of working with their custom-built storage infrastructure designed for a variety of needs. The company is committed to keeping life organized and keep work moving with their secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental & vision coverage
Competitive 401(k) Plan with a generous company match & immediate vesting
Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off
11 Company-wide PTO days
Volunteer time off and more
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance & Travel benefit plans
Perks Allowance
Parental benefits
Mental Health & Wellness benefits
Free Dropbox space for your friends and family

Company Core Values

Be worthy of trust
Sweat the details
Aim higher
We not I
"Cupcake image"