Operations Manager • Senior

Who you are

You have a proven track record in strategic sourcing and vendor management, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar role. Your expertise lies in developing and executing sourcing strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring cost efficiency and value optimization across technology portfolios. You possess strong negotiation skills and have successfully managed vendor relationships, demonstrating your ability to balance new features and usage expansion with cost considerations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, Security, and Finance to achieve strategic goals. Your analytical mindset allows you to identify vendor consolidation opportunities and optimize technology investments effectively. You are committed to fostering a thriving in-office culture and understand the importance of teamwork in achieving organizational success.

What you'll do

As a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager at Verkada, you will lead sourcing initiatives that drive value and efficiency across the organization. You will be responsible for negotiating strategic deals with various vendors, ensuring that the company maximizes its technology investments. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on business objectives, providing strategic guidance to functional partners on balancing new features and usage expansion. You will analyze current vendor relationships and identify opportunities for consolidation, optimizing the technology portfolio to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, you will manage vendor relationships, ensuring that contracts are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the Spend Money Wisely team, as you work to implement best practices in strategic sourcing and vendor management. You will also be responsible for monitoring market trends and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies and decisions.

What we offer

At Verkada, we are committed to creating a supportive and engaging work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to transforming how organizations protect their people and places. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our in-office culture fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the organization. Join us in our mission to enhance safety and efficiency through our integrated, AI-powered platform.