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Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager - United States

AT Cornerstone OnDemand
Cornerstone OnDemand

Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager - United States

Remote

What We Do

Our Procurement team establishes and maintains the supplier partnerships required to scale our growing company. Our team includes experts in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, corporate card program and travel. Together we are responsible for supporting all global business units to achieve corporate objectives.

What You'll Do

As a member of the Procurement team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders. You will build a strong understanding of business requirements and priorities, then work cross-functionally to develop and execute sourcing strategies that achieve stakeholder and business objectives.

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You will develop new or continuously improve business processes to drive automation and measurable efficiencies for the department. This will include building a strategic plan for evolving Procurement to be a core value driven department at Cornerstone OnDemand.

In this role, you will

  • Support strategic projects within all Procurement categories (including but not limited to professional services, hardware, software, and hosting/cloud) across Cornerstone's business
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all global Cornerstone's business units
  • Lead sourcing engagements by partnering with stakeholders to define business requirements, identify potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and execute contracts that represent best value for Cornerstone
  • Execute supplier performance management strategies, including leading supplier performance reviews, to ensure operational execution from Cornerstone's most critical suppliers
  • Work with leadership to define efficient ways to support the ever-growing needs of Cornerstone's Procurement team, including innovative approaches to scale Procurement's support as Cornerstone grows

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years' experience in strategic sourcing or procurement
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Skilled practitioner in strategies for creating a competitive environment, including experience leading request for proposal (RFP) processes and conducting commercial & contract negotiations
  • Strong business acuity, including understanding and practical application of relevant market/industry trends
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills

Job ID: CornerstoneOnDemand-req10012
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program