Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Workplace Services & Global Security

Salesforce Salesforce · Enterprise · Indianapolis, Georgia - Atlanta, IN

Manager of Strategic Sourcing for Workplace Services and Global Security at Salesforce, a company that positions itself as an AI CRM. The role involves leading procurement execution and strategy for various services, managing sourcing initiatives, partnering with stakeholders, and negotiating contracts. While the company heavily emphasizes AI and mentions AI-driven tools and AI agents, the core responsibilities of this role are in strategic sourcing and procurement, not in building or directly working with AI/ML models or systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the end-to-end sourcing process (RFx) for assigned categories, identifying and assessing risks while ensuring timely delivery and contract execution.
  2. Lead the annual creation and quarterly refresh of category strategies, incorporating market research, Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback, and global coordination.
  3. Build strong relationships with Finance & Strategy (F&S) and business owners to align sourcing with budget cycles and organizational goals.
  4. Lead redlining and negotiation of service agreements, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and compliance with Salesforce standards.
  5. Lead supplier engagement and performance management, utilizing data dashboards to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Required

  • strategic procurement experience
  • Facilities Management or Corporate Security procurement
  • corporate facilities management and security supplier models
  • cost structures, and negotiation levers
  • run sourcing activities
  • deal modeling and negotiation strategies
  • communicate clearly and concisely
  • practice attentive listening
  • tell a data-driven story
  • influence decisions and engage stakeholders
  • understanding, interpreting, and acting on spend data and KPI metrics
  • drive innovation and sound decision-making
  • adopt new tools (AI/Automation), processes, and systems

What the JD emphasized

  • AI-driven tools
  • AI agents