Senior Sourcing Manager, Technology
Pay range: USD $112,300.00 - $157,000.00 / Year
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.
Corporate Vendor Management (CVM) at Charles Schwab & Co. is responsible for implementing a firm-wide, end-to-end vendor relationship management process to maximize vendor performance and value. CVM identifies, mitigates, monitors, and manages vendor risk; and assists Schwab in meeting regulatory and compliance requirements. The CVM organization also provides category management and demonstrates strategic sourcing capabilities in the Technology space (Software, Hardware, Networks, Telecom, and Professional Services).
What you'll do:
The Sr. Sourcing Manager, Technology will play an important role within Corporate Vendor Management (CVM) managing various procurement projects that include the areas of negotiation, contracting, sourcing, and commodity management. This position will also analyze upcoming supplier opportunities for consolidation and co-termination of agreements. In this capacity this person will:
- Manage multiple projects and with technology vendors in high volume work environment.
- Work with business and stakeholders to formulate negotiation plans to maximize value and savings.
- Negotiate complicated contracts such as Master Cloud Agreements with suppliers.
- Build and manage supplier category plans.
- Provide recommendations on all procurement-related issues, plans, reports, trainings and metrics.
- Work with internal stakeholders to determine risks and dependencies.
- Monitor project progress regularly to report project status to procurement management.
- Work with Finance, Legal, Risk and other subject matter experts within Schwab to ensure that that policies and procedures are followed.
Please note: this position is Monday - Friday during standard business hours with a hybrid work model (4 days in office, 1 day working from home). It is only available in Westlake (Dallas), TX and Lone Tree, CO. Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate on their own to one of the listed locations.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
What you have
To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in the procurement of Technology (Hardware, Software, Telecom and Networks) category management, strategic sourcing, consulting, vendor management, risk management and/or procurement
- Experience negotiating complicated Technology Master Agreements and negotiating deals over $10M
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Understanding of industry trends and market competitions to develop business improvement initiatives
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support category management plans that maximize value and mitigate risks while ensuring internal stakeholders' requirements are met
- Proven track record of building effective working relationships with senior level business partners and internal/ external stakeholders
- Self-starter, able to manage multiple projects and succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Strong negotiation skills and understanding of contract law and risk requirements
- Flexible and adaptable in handling/implementing change and understands how that change will impact the team, internal business partners and vendors
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving, conflict resolution, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Ariba and or Zip is a plus
What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- 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
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)