Strategic Sourcing Manager

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy‑sensitive AI‑powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It’s the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI‑powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real‑time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and partner closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver on business objectives for the Spend Money Wisely team (Verkada’s take on Strategic Sourcing). Your primary focus will involve negotiating strategic deals, optimizing the technology portfolio through vendor consolidation opportunities, and providing strategic guidance to functional partners in balancing new features, seat/usage expansion, and rip‑n‑replace initiatives. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, work closely with Legal, Security, and Finance teams, and ensure cost efficiency and value optimization across Verkada’s technology portfolio. A key focus will be to create and deliver category strategies. This role requires on‑site presence at our HQ in San Mateo, CA, five days a week. What You’ll Do Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for technology portfolio procurement. Negotiate complex, high‑value contracts and agreements with strategic vendors. Identify and execute vendor consolidation opportunities to optimize the technology portfolio. Provide strategic guidance to functional partners on procurement decisions, balancing new features, seat/usage expansion, and rip‑n‑replace considerations. Build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with contracts. Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the technology space and how that may impact sourcing decisions. Develop and implement cost‑saving strategies and initiatives. Monitor and report on key sourcing metrics and performance indicators. Develop key category strategies for business partners to establish priorities to maximize value. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business needs. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations for Verkada’s global scale. Be a key contributor in driving and supporting our P2P process. What You Bring 5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, and vendor management. Strong negotiation skills and experience in negotiating complex contracts. Ability to analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and value optimization. Excellent communication, prioritization, and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide strategic guidance to functional partners on procurement decisions. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Knowledge of procurement policies and regulations. Experience with vendor consolidation and technology portfolio optimization. Excellent teamwork skills – we have a #OneTeam mindset. Ability to find out‑of‑box solutions to best fit business needs and requirements. Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week. US Employee Benefits Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to: Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet personal health and financial well‑being needs – premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans. Nationwide medical, vision, and dental coverage. Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax‑saving options. Expanded mental health support. Paid parental leave policy and fertility benefits. Time off to relax and recharge through paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO, and personal sick time. Fertility stipend. Wellness/fitness benefits. Healthy lunches provided daily. Additional Information You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time. Annual Pay Range At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees by compensating them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. The annual on‑target earnings (OTE) range for full‑time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable), is $150,000 – $170,000 USD. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal‑opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr