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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager | Foster City, California
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Foster City , California

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Hybrid

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Direct hire

Foster City, California

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Hybrid

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Direct hire

Job ID 74296|Posted Apr 27, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology. We're seeking a dynamic Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to help drive our operations with innovative procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the procurement process for IT Software, Hardware, and Services, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
  • Collaborate with various departments to enhance operational scaling and efficiency through strategic CRM, ERP, and SaaS procurements.
  • Develop and maintain key strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support market growth.
  • Negotiate costs and terms to optimize total cost of ownership for the organization.
  • Streamline the source-to-pay process in conjunction with finance and stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration and execution.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Over 8 years of experience in strategic procurement and indirect category management.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in technology sourcing, including hardware/software networking and service agreements.
  • Strong strategic sourcing and contract negotiation skills, with a proficiency in analyzing opportunities and financials.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders thoughtfully and effectively.

Preferred Skills

  • Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration or Engineering.
  • Experience in the autonomous vehicle or high-tech safety-critical industry.
  • Background in New Product Introduction (NPI) environments and collaboration with PMO or engineering teams.

At Horizontal, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our mission. Our culture thrives on collaboration, respect, and innovation—values that celebrate diverse perspectives.

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Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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