Manager - Sourcing and Procurement

Manager - Sourcing And Procurement

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.

We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

Within Verisign, the Sourcing and Procurement team provides enterprise-wide procurement expertise and support across various commodities, including but not limited to corporate services, technology, professional services, and telecommunications. We are seeking an experienced individual level contributor to enhance our existing capabilities.

Manager, Sourcing And Procurement

In the Manager, Sourcing and Procurement role, you will engage with cross-functional stakeholders and lead various procurement related processes, which includes identifying sourcing opportunities, leading competitive bidding initiatives, evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating commercial terms and conditions. This position is instrumental in achieving objectives across price, quality, service, compliance, and performance.

Key immediate focus areas include :

• Strategic Sourcing : Develop and execute sourcing strategies for information technology equipment, software and services to meet business objectives
• Contract Negotiation : Lead negotiations for technology-based categories such as software licenses, hardware, SaaS, cloud infrastructure and other technology services to secure favorable pricing and other commercial business terms
• Cost and Value Analysis : Analyze total cost of ownership, identify opportunities for cost savings and benchmark against market research
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work with internal teams (including finance, legal, risk and other technology departments) to align sourcing strategies with business needs, support for budgeting, and overall process execution

An ideal candidate embraces collaboration and teamwork across the organization. We expect the candidate to possess competencies that allow them to bring noticeable improvements in some of the above-mentioned areas.

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This position is based in our Reston, VA and offers a hybrid work schedule.

The pay range is $123,500 - $167,100.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.