Full-Time
Sourcing Manager
Posted on 12/13/2025
X
1,001-5,000 employees
Social media platform for short-form content
No salary listed
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or related field; MBA and/or professional certification a plus.
- 7-10 years experience in sourcing or procurement, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing teams.
- Excellent negotiations skills and ability to optimize for outcomes as well as come up with creative solutions.
- Proven track record in negotiating software contracts, including SaaS, cloud, and licensing agreements, in a tech or media environment.
- Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated success in achieving cost savings through analysis, benchmarking, and optimization strategies.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep knowledge of the entire procure-to-pay process, including workflows and fiduciary requirements.
- Experience deploying and managing procurement systems projects, preferably including supplier catalogs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Very detail-oriented. Very organized.
- Hyper focused and organized in project managing.
- Excellent PC skills (including Excel, Microsoft Project, Power Point, etc.).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
- Manage the sourcing function and provide leadership and mentorship to the team by fostering collaboration and developing team capabilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market research, spend analysis, and cost modeling to identify cost saving opportunities
- Lead end-to-end contract negotiations, including RFx processes, terms, pricing, and compliance, to secure favorable outcomes and mitigate risks
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance through KPIs and scorecards, and drive continuous improvements in quality, cost, and service delivery
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various stakeholders to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO), usage patterns, and procurement needs
- Identify and implement process improvements in sourcing workflows
- Devise strategy for longer term impact of sourcing on the company, including identifying tech stack improvements and reducing expenditures
- Lead the assessment of vendors and providers to ensure X is working with strong partners, and getting competitive rates
- Work closely with our legal team on contract terms, privacy and security requirements, and verbiage
- Track and report on key metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency to the CFO and leadership staff on a regular basis
- MBA and/or professional certification a plus
X is a social media platform that allows users to share and interact with short posts, previously known as tweets. Users can follow accounts, reply to posts, and engage with trending topics using hashtags. The platform is designed for real-time updates, making it a popular space for news sharing, political commentary, and personal expression. After being acquired by Elon Musk in 2022, X has been rebranded and is evolving into an "everything app" that aims to include features like payments and audio/video communication, in addition to social networking. Unlike its competitors, X focuses on integrating various functionalities into one platform, enhancing user engagement and interaction. The goal of X is to create a comprehensive digital space that facilitates communication and connection among users, public figures, and organizations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$94.3B
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2006
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New payment features could make X a go-to app for daily transactions.
- The Community Notes feature helps combat misinformation through user-led fact-checking.
- X’s bold stance on free speech appeals to users tired of traditional moderation.
What critics are saying
- X faces EU complaints over privacy and targeted ad practices.
- Hate speech and misinformation have risen since Elon Musk’s takeover.
- AI chatbot Grok has posted harmful or offensive content without strong filters.
What makes X unique
- X combines social media, news, payments, and AI into a single, evolving platform.
- The app prioritizes real-time updates, trending topics, and viral conversations.
- X is building tools for creators, streamers, and businesses under one roof.
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