Strategic Sourcing Associate @ Dropbox

Strategic Sourcing Associate

Posted on 3/22/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Remote • United States

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

High level of interest in Technology, procurement and sourcing
Able to navigate ambiguity and remain resilient through ups and downs
Financial acumen and experience or experience working closely with Finance and Accounting
Experience working in a metrics-driven or data-driven environment
Ability to provide insight for data and reporting
Detailed oriented and process driven
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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!
3-5 years of experience of direct IT sourcing or related field experience

Responsibilities

Collect data necessary to run successful sourcing events, such as spend data, stakeholder requirements, stakeholder budget, supply base, supplier financials, market dynamics and trends, and other data specific to each project
Conduct analysis on data to help stakeholders understand cost models, savings forecasts, pricing and qualitative proposals, and other data specific to each project
Review contractual and non-contractual documents
Partner with the Finance team to calculate overall project cost/savings
Work cross functionally with Legal, Risk and Compliance to execute agreements
Assist in the development of RFx such as Requests For Information (RFIs), Request For Proposals (RFPs), Request For Bids and all accompanying documents
Assist in the preparation of the negotiation strategy and documents used in supplier meetings
Manage updates to savings and other trackers
Support the Sourcing Manager in establishing a high functioning, best-in-class Deal Desk for driving impact and delivering savings

Role Description

Dropbox Strategic Sourcing team is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Associate to lead software renewals across various verticals . The primary function of this role is to assist in and or drive contract negotiations from start to finish. This role will report into the IT Strategic Sourcing Manager and will be part of our renewal Deal Desk. This is a great opportunity for you to get exposure to different departments, products, and services at Dropbox. This role is excellent for someone with at least 3-5 years of related tech sourcing work experience. You should be a self-motivated and result driven individual who has a strong analytical background in order to optimize complex projects. Additionally, the candidate is expected to be a strong communicator and influencer, with the ability to concisely and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders. Our procurement team is filled with creative out-of-the-box thinkers and you should be too! As a sourcing associate you will become a person of many hats; negotiator, actor, analyst, mediator, project manager etc.

Responsibilities

Collect data necessary to run successful sourcing events, such as spend data, stakeholder requirements, stakeholder budget, supply base, supplier financials, market dynamics and trends, and other data specific to each project
Conduct analysis on data to help stakeholders understand cost models, savings forecasts, pricing and qualitative proposals, and other data specific to each project
Review contractual and non-contractual documents
Partner with the Finance team to calculate overall project cost/savings
Work cross functionally with Legal, Risk and Compliance to execute agreements
Assist in the development of RFx such as Requests For Information (RFIs), Request For Proposals (RFPs), Request For Bids and all accompanying documents
Assist in the preparation of the negotiation strategy and documents used in supplier meetings
Manage updates to savings and other trackers
Support the Sourcing Manager in establishing a high functioning, best-in-class Deal Desk for driving impact and delivering savings

Requirements

High level of interest in Technology, procurement and sourcing
Able to navigate ambiguity and remain resilient through ups and downs
Financial acumen and experience or experience working closely with Finance and Accounting
Experience working in a metrics-driven or data-driven environment
Ability to provide insight for data and reporting
Detailed oriented and process driven
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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!
3-5 years of experience of direct IT sourcing or related field experience

Total Rewards

For candidates hired in San Francisco metro, New York City metro, or Seattle metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $115,400 - $135,800 - $156,200.

For candidates hired in the following locations: Austin (TX) metro, Chicago metro, California (outside SF metro), Colorado, Connecticut (outside NYC metro), Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (outside NYC metro), Oregon, Pennsylvania (outside NYC or DC metro), Washington (outside Seattle metro) and Washington DC metro, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for the role is currently $103,900 - $122,200 - $140,500.

For candidates hired in all other US locations, the expected salary/On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is currently $92,300 - $108,600 - $124,900.

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

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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
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