Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Unity Research

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

186000.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic sourcing, Category management, Procurement operations, SaaS, Cloud infrastructure, Contract negotiation, Financial analysis, BigQuery, Looker, AI-enabled procurement, Supplier relationship management, RFx processes, Workday Financials, Data-driven decision making, Stakeholder management, Risk mitigation

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 you'll be doing Strategic Category Management: Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for deals across high-impact indirect areas, specifically Technology (PCs, SaaS, enterprise software, Cloud/Hosting, Sales & Marketing, Professional Services, Corporate Events, Travel, and G&A categories. Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead complex, high-value RFx processes from intake to contract orchestration. Negotiate complex 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. Clearly define, track, and report on "Hard Savings" vs. "Cost Avoidance" to drive measurable impact on EBITDA, Unity's profit margins, and the corporate operating plan. AI & Data-Driven Procurement: Champion the integration of AI-enabled procurement tools and next-generation "agentic" workflows, including evolving our current AI chatbot and identifying new AI applications for contract orchestration and automated intake-to-PO lifecycles. Leverage our data lake (BigQuery) and BI tools (e.g., Looker) to identify value-maximizing opportunities and drive insightful KPI reporting. Stakeholder & Operational Excellence: Build deep, collaborative relationships with cross-functional global teams and partners (including Legal and IT) to ensure procurement initiatives align with Unity’s 2026 Finance Operating Plan. Support the "Intake-to-PO" orchestration using a risk-based approach to minimize cycle times while maintaining high compliance standards. Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for top-tier vendors to drive continuous improvement and innovation. What we're 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. High 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 "Unity Citizenship" 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. Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status. While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com. Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our 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. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity. Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect Privacy Policy and Applicant Privacy Policy. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at DPO@unity.com. #SEN #LI-CW2 *Note: Certain locations require a good faith disclosure of the base salary range for the role. The actual salary for the successful candidate may differ based on location, experience, and other job-related factors. Gross pay salary $124,000—$186,000 USD

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end category management for high-value indirect spend portfolios while acting as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders. Spearhead the transition to an AI-enabled, data-driven procurement organization by leveraging advanced analytics and automated workflows.