Autodesk

SeniorStrategicSourcingManager

$89–89k Oregon, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

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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