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Role Highlights
Languages used
Key skills
Integrations
Information Systems
Risk Management
Transformation
SAAS
Architecture
Security
Forecasting
Cloud
MBA
Optimization
AI
Tools, Libraries and Frameworks
AWS
Azure
GCP
DataBricks
MLFlow
Apache Spark
ITIL
Description
The Strategic Technology Sourcing Manager leads end-to-end sourcing initiatives and manages technology vendor relationships to support business transformation. This role develops sourcing strategies for technology spend, including hyperscaler partnerships, enterprise software, and SaaS subscriptions. The position involves conducting technical due diligence and establishing governance frameworks to ensure accountability. The manager acts as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing industry insights and negotiation expertise. Additionally, the role requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor portfolios and drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Candidates must possess at least seven years of experience in technology sourcing, vendor management, or procurement within a complex enterprise environment. Required qualifications include a proven track record of negotiating large-scale agreements and a strong understanding of licensing and pricing models. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to manage executive-level stakeholder relationships and communicate complex topics clearly. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, while an MBA or professional certifications such as CSMP, CPSM, or ITIL are considered a plus.
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About the company
Databricks
Size
8632
HQ
San Francisco, US
Public/Private
Privately HeldDescription
Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark, Delta Lake and MLflow. --- Attention: Databricks applicants Due to reports of phishing, were requesting that all Databricks applicants apply through our official Careers page at databricks.com/company/careers (good news you are here). All official communication from Databricks will come from email addresses ending with @databricks.com or @goodtime.io (our meeting tool).
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