Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98598 Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Corporate Services is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for providing deep category expertise, consultative leadership, and strategic sourcing execution across Autodesk’s global Corporate Services portfolio, with primary focus areas including Marketing Services, Event Services, and HR Services. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services and Responsible Sourcing, this role operates as a senior category owner, accountable for strategy development, sourcing execution, and supplier governance across multiple services domains. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager serves as a trusted advisor to senior business, Finance, and Legal leaders, translating functional strategies into scalable, commercially sound sourcing solutions that balance speed, flexibility, service quality, and cost effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Corporate Services Category Leadership Serve as a senior Procurement subject matter expert across Corporate Services sourcing, including Marketing, Events, Professional Services, and HR Services Own category strategy development across service areas such as: Creative, digital, media, and agency services Events, experiential marketing, sponsorships, and production Professional Services including contingent workers, business advisory consulting and specialized consulting services HR services including talent, learning, consulting, and workforce programs Develop multi-year category strategies aligned to business objectives, functional roadmaps, and enterprise financial goals Maintain strong understanding of service delivery models, supplier operating structures, and commercial benchmarks Monitor external market trends across marketing, HR, and professional services to inform sourcing strategy Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Excellence Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations across Corporate Services suppliers Design and implement innovative commercial models, including: Retainer and managed service structures Rate cards and blended pricing Performance- or outcome-based pricing models Demand aggregation and volume-leverage strategies Execute global RFPs and supplier evaluations focused on total value, risk, and scalability Drive supplier consolidation and preferred supplier frameworks Partner with Legal and Finance to structure master agreements and statements of work Consultative Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted sourcing advisor to senior leaders across Marketing, HR, Finance, and other corporate functions Support proactive engagement and early demand visibility across initiatives and programs Translate functional strategies into sourcing priorities and execution roadmaps Influence stakeholders to adopt recommended sourcing approaches and governance standards Balance functional flexibility with financial discipline and enterprise controls Cross-Functional Integration Partner closely with Finance, FP&A, Legal, ESG, and Procurement Operations Support enterprise cost optimization and spend management initiatives across Corporate Services Align sourcing activity to quarterly and annual planning cycles Lead resolution of complex sourcing challenges requiring cross-functional coordination Supplier Strategy & Governance Manage strategic relationships with key Corporate Services suppliers Establish and track performance metrics focused on cost efficiency, service quality, and value delivery Lead supplier governance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives Support responsible sourcing, ESG, and sustainability expectations across the supplier ecosystem Transformation & Maturity Enablement Contribute to development of Corporate Services sourcing playbooks, standards, and best practices Support adoption of intake, sourcing, and contract enablement tools Drive increased spend under active management across Corporate Services categories Share market intelligence and best practices across the Procurement organization Minimum Qualifications 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial leadership Demonstrated expertise sourcing complex services categories within a Procurement organization Proven experience leading global sourcing initiatives and high-value negotiations Strong financial acumen and commercial structuring capability Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field Preferred Qualifications Experience sourcing Marketing, HR, or other corporate services Background in consulting, agency management, or professional services sourcing Familiarity with services-based operating and delivery models Experience with performance- or outcome-based commercial structures MBA or advanced degree Salary Transparency For U.S.-based roles, starting base salary is between $89,000 and $159,720. Offers are based on experience and location and may exceed this range. Compensation may include cash bonuses, commissions, stock grants, and comprehensive benefits. Benefits Health and financial benefits, time off, and wellness programs are provided. For more details, visit the company benefits page. Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Autodesk