Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Overview The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end category management for our high-value indirect spend portfolio. This role is a cornerstone for achieving our goals by increasing effectiveness through cost savings and expanding spend under management. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders across IT, Engineering, HR, and Marketing, optimizing investments across high-impact categories including software/SaaS, complex cloud infrastructure, corporate travel, professional services, and global events. A key focus will be spearheading our transition to an AI-enabled, data-driven procurement organization. What Youind Be Doing Strategic Category Management: Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for deals across high-impact indirect areas, including Technology (PCs, SaaS, enterprise software, Cloud/Hosting, Sales & Marketing, Professional Services, Corporate Events, Travel, and G&A). Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead complex, high-value RFx processes from intake to contract orchestration. Negotiate enterprise agreements, SLAs, and commercial terms to maximize business value, reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and mitigate risk. Financial Impact & Alignment: Establish rigorous financial tracking methodologies in partnership with FP&A and Treasury. Define, track, and report on "Hard Savings" vs. "Cost Avoidance" to drive measurable impact on EBITDA and corporate operating plan. AI & Data-Driven Procurement: Champion the integration of AI-enabled procurement tools and agentic workflows, evolving our AI chatbot and identifying new AI applications for contract orchestration and automated intake-to-PO lifecycles. Leverage data lake (BigQuery) and BI tools (Looker) to identify value-maximizing opportunities and drive KPI reporting. Stakeholder & Operational Excellence: Build deep, collaborative relationships with cross-functional global teams and partners (including Legal and IT) to align procurement initiatives with the companys Finance Operating Plan. Support intake-to-PO orchestration with a risk-based approach to minimize cycle times while maintaining high compliance. Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for top-tier vendors to drive continuous improvement and innovation. What Weind Looking For Experience & Industry: 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement operations, preferably within the enterprise software, tech, or gaming industries. Category & Methodology Expertise: Deep subject matter expertise in sourcing indirect categories, particularly SaaS, public cloud services, end-user computing, and global corporate travel programs. Strong grasp of the 7-step strategic sourcing process and advanced category management frameworks. Financial & Analytical Acumen: Excellent financial and analytical skills with a proven track record of aligning procurement metrics with corporate finance, FP&A, and Treasury goals. Ability to extract and interpret data from sources like BigQuery and Looker to drive continuous improvement. Technology & Innovation: Demonstrated knowledge of enabling AI-driven procurement technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), or advanced process automation. Proficiency in modern procurement tools (Jira, DocuSign). Direct experience with the Workday Financial system is a significant plus. Global & Collaboration: Experience supporting global operations and navigating cross-border procurement complexities, including multi-currency structures. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business partners and suppliers, embodying the company culture. You Might Also Have Knowledge of Workday Financials is a strong plus. Relevant certifications like CPSM or CIPS are preferred. Additional Information Relocation support is not available for this position. Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefits At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Benefits eligibility, offerings, and coverage vary by country and employment status. Typical benefits include comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance; commute subsidy; employee stock ownership; retirement/pension plans; vacation and personal days; parental leave and family-care programs; snacks; mental health and well-being programs; Employee Resource Groups; and development programs. Some programs may vary by location. Life at Unity: Unity is the worlds leading game engine powering billions of experiences. For more information, visit Equal Employment Opportunity: Unity is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Pursuant to local regulations, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records where required by law. Salary: This position requires disclosure of the base salary range in certain locations. The actual salary may differ based on location, experience, and other factors. Gross pay range: $124,000—$186,000 USD. #J-18808-Ljbffr Unity