Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page
Responsibilities
Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Facebook to strategically develop, implement and optimize outsourcing/sourcing and vendor management solutions. Act as a thought partner for a continuously evolving billion-dollar business. Work effectively with Facebook business teams as the primary. Sourcing business partner and category expert, addressing supply chain and supply market opportunities. Actively identify, track, and manage issues and risks for the projects. Identify, develop, and deploy industry-leading supplier management, procurement, and category management practices. Prepare and manage sourcing documents, contracts, statements of work and related procurement documents. Drive legal, financial, and technological aspects of outsourced programs. Lead contract negotiations that optimize value to the company. Ensure program success through effective performance management and governance methodologies, in collaboration with the business. Balance business requirements versus technical constraints and maximize business benefits. Manage complex outsourcing/sourcing projects (including planning, execution, measurement, and optimization of projects). Establish effective collaborative relationships with strategic Sourcing Category Teams, Contract Management Teams, Procurement. Operations Teams and Procure-to-Pay to develop sound operational processes. Ensure regional/local processes are aligned to Facebook’s global operating model. Understand and apply policies, standards and practices established for vendor management. Build and cultivate effective relationships with key suppliers. Experience thinking strategically, operationally, and tactically. Manage, coordinate and support special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, or related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation Requires 2 years of experience in the following: Legal, financial and business components of outsourcing/sourcing Planning, sourcing, negotiating, contracting and supplier management Working with and building successful relationships with business stakeholders, cross-functional groups and third parties Driving change and improve end-to-end processes Working in a global and virtual environment, both internally and with suppliers Program management, vendor accountability and optimizing performance Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience applying these skills to resolve issues strategically Negotiating, breaking down cost models and knowledge on the drivers of ROI