Autodesk
SeniorStrategicSourcingManager
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“Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Autodesk. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Category leadership, Stakeholder partnership. Serve procurement subject matter expert. Own category strategy development”
What You'll Achieve.
Value delivery; Cost effectiveness; Service quality; Speed; Flexibility
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years strategic sourcing, Procurement commercial leadership, Expertise sourcing complex services, Global sourcing initiatives, High-value negotiations, Financial acumen, Commercial structuring capability, Influence senior stakeholders, Bachelor's degree Business, Bachelor's degree Finance, Bachelor's degree Supply Chain, Bachelor's degree Marketing
Nice to Have
Experience sourcing Marketing, Experience sourcing HR services, Experience sourcing corporate services, Consulting background, Agency management background, Professional services sourcing background, Familiarity services-based models, Experience performance-based structures, Experience outcome-based structures, MBA, Advanced degree
What You'll Do.
Serve procurement subject matter expert
Own category strategy development
Develop multi-year category strategies
Maintain understanding service delivery
Monitor external market trends
Lead complex sourcing initiatives
Design innovative commercial models
Drive supplier consolidation
Partner structure master agreements
Act trusted sourcing advisor
Support proactive engagement
Translate functional strategies
Influence stakeholders adopt approaches
Balance functional flexibility
Partner closely Finance
Partner closely Legal
Partner closely Procurement Operations
Support enterprise cost optimization
Support spend management initiatives
Align sourcing activity
Lead resolution sourcing challenges
Manage strategic relationships
Establish track performance metrics
Lead supplier governance reviews
Support responsible sourcing
Support ESG expectations
Support sustainability expectations
Contribute development playbooks
Contribute development standards
Contribute development best practices
Support adoption intake tools
Support adoption sourcing tools
Support adoption contract tools
Drive increased spend managed
Share market intelligence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Senior business leaders; Senior Finance leaders; Senior Legal leaders; Marketing leaders; HR leaders; Finance leaders; Corporate functions
Full Job Description
**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD98598 The **Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Corporate Services** is a highly experienced **individual contributor** responsible for providing deep category expertise, consultative leadership, and strategic sourcing execution across Autodesk’s global **Corporate Services portfolio** , with primary focus areas including **Marketing Services, Event Services, and HR Services****.** Reporting to the Director, Corporate Services and Responsible Sourcing, this role operates as a **senior category owner** , accountable for strategy development, sourcing execution, and supplier governance across multiple services domains. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager serves as a trusted advisor to senior business, Finance, and Legal leaders, translating functional strategies into scalable, commercially sound sourcing solutions that balance **speed, flexibility, service quality, and cost effectiveness****.** ## Key Responsibilities ### Corporate Services Category Leadership * Serve as a senior Procurement subject matter expert across **Corporate Services sourcing** , including Marketing, Events, Professional Services, and HR Services * Own category strategy development across service areas such as: * Creative, digital, media, and agency services * Events, experiential marketing, sponsorships, and production * Professional Services including contingent workers, business advisory consulting and specialized consulting services. * HR services including talent, learning, consulting, and workforce programs * Develop multi-year category strategies aligned to business objectives, functional roadmaps, and enterprise financial goals * Maintain strong understanding of service delivery models, supplier operating structures, and commercial benchmarks * Monitor external market trends across marketing, HR, and professional services to inform sourcing strategy ### Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Excellence * Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations across Co
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