Okta
Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology
$160K–$246K
Bellevue, Washington +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Location
- Bellevue, Washington
San Francisco, CA, United States - Experience
- 10+ years in strategic sourcing and procurement, with leadership experience and deep Technology sourcing experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
About the job
Leads Okta’s Technology strategic sourcing function, setting category strategy and overseeing negotiations, supplier relationships, risk management, cost optimization, and team performance.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute Technology category strategies, governance, KPIs, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Lead complex technology contract negotiations, supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and sourcing support for M&A.
- Manage and develop Category Managers and advise senior stakeholders on sourcing performance and strategy.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience, including leadership and deep Technology sourcing experience.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing methods, contract negotiations, supplier management, cost optimization, and tech contract law and commercial terms.
- Experience with procurement tools and advanced Excel skills; examples include Coupa, Workday Strategic Sourcing/Scout, SAP, Oracle, and Ariba.
Nice to have
- Master's degree; broad experience across multiple technology categories and industries; SaaS sourcing leadership experience.
- CSCP, CPSM, or CPIM certification; prior managerial/leadership experience with direct reports.
Pay
$179,000 — $246,400 USD (base salary); $160,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Software, Network, SaaS, IaaS, Telephony, AI, Coupa, Workday Strategic Sourcing/Scout
AI focus
Leads strategic sourcing for the AI technology category.
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