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Director, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)PayPal • San Jose, CA, US
Director, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)

Director, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)

PayPal • San Jose, CA, US
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary :

The Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing, is a transformative enterprise leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership, including EVPs, SVPs, and C-suite executives. This role shapes the companys global technology sourcing strategy and partnerships across the technology landscape. As a global people manager, the Director leads a medium-sized, geographically dispersed team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance. The Director also plays a major leadership role in the ongoing transformation of Global Sourcing and Procurement at PayPal, driving modernization, strategic alignment, and enterprise value.

Job Description :

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Execute the organizations sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value.
  • Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
  • Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations.
  • Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.

Expected Qualifications :

  • 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelors degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Additional Expectations :

  • Enterprise Influence : Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior executives, shaping technology investment and sourcing decisions that directly influence corporate strategy. Operate with board-level visibility and deliver insights that drive competitive differentiation.
  • Market Authority : Maintain an unparalleled command of the global technology marketplace. Be the leader who is on speed dial with executives at all major technology suppliers, bringing early insight into emerging technologies, pricing trends, and partnership opportunities.
  • Category Strategy & Transformation : Architect and execute visionary category strategies across Cloud, SaaS, Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Hardware. Lead end-to-end sourcing transformations that redefine how the enterprise engages with the technology supply base.
  • Supplier Ecosystem Leadership : Build and sustain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers. Shape supplier agendas to align with enterprise outcomes, leveraging influence to drive innovation, cost transparency, and long-term value creation.
  • Global Leadership & Team Excellence : Inspire a world-class sourcing organization. Elevate talent, strengthen strategic capabilities, and embed a culture of leadership, curiosity, and executional rigor.
  • Profile of the Ideal Candidate :

  • Progressive experience : in Technology Strategic Sourcing and Procurement with proven success influencing VP+ level stakeholders.
  • Deep expertise : in Telecom, Connectivity, Hardware, SaaS, Infrastructure, Data Centers, and Cloud Providers.
  • Market-connected leader : with strong, direct relationships across the technology ecosystem able to anticipate shifts, shape negotiations, and advise the enterprise from a position of strength.
  • Track record : of leading large-scale sourcing transformations and designing modern operating models that deliver measurable business impact.
  • Known for : challenging the status quo and guiding executives through complex strategic decisions with clarity and authority.
  • Exceptional : executive presence, communication, and business acumen; skilled at translating data and market insight into strategic direction.
  • Bachelors degree required; MBA or Procurement certifications preferred.
  • Global experience : and proficiency in Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools.
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