Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Workplace Services & Global Security

About Salesforce Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Where ambition meets action, tech meets trust, and innovation is a way of life. The world of work is changing and we are looking for Trailblazers passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce’s core values at the heart of it all. As a Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you will lead procurement execution and strategy for a diverse portfolio within AMER Workplace Services and Global Safety & Security. Your scope includes high‑touch services such as Food & Beverage, Shuttles, and Digital Mail, alongside specialized security requirements including Physical Security, Executive Protection, and Event Security. Your Impact Strategic Sourcing Execution: Lead the end‑to‑end sourcing process (RFx) for assigned categories, identifying and assessing risks while ensuring timely delivery and contract execution. Category Strategy: Lead the annual creation and quarterly refresh of category strategies, incorporating market research, Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback, and global coordination. Stakeholder Partnership: Build strong relationships with Finance & Strategy (F&S) and business owners to align sourcing with budget cycles and organizational goals. Contract & Negotiation: Lead redlining and negotiation of service agreements, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and compliance with Salesforce standards. Supplier Performance: Lead supplier engagement and performance management, utilizing data dashboards to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Operational Excellence: Identify and implement process improvements, including the adoption of AI‑driven tools and automated workflows to increase efficiency. Decision Making: Make informed decisions based on judgment and data analysis that impact immediate department operations and short‑term business unit goals. Qualifications & Core Skills Approximately 5‑8 years of strategic procurement experience, with specific exposure to Facilities Management or Corporate Security. Deep understanding of corporate facilities management and security supplier models, cost structures, and negotiation levers. Demonstrated ability to run sourcing activities and manage deal modeling and negotiation strategies. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, practice attentive listening, and tell a data‑driven story to influence decisions and engage stakeholders. Proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and acting on spend data and KPI metrics to drive innovation and sound decision‑making. Ability to adopt new tools (AI/Automation), processes, and systems in pursuit of better ways of working and improved business outcomes. Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal‑opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. … (EEO statement removed for brevity) … In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centaur Labs