Palo Alto Networks
Director, Global Sourcing - Strategy & Operations
$203K–$278K
Santa Clara, United States of America · No · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 8-10+ years; relevant consulting experience is an alternative.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Economics; MBA is highly preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- No immigration sponsorship; the company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
About the job
Leads global sourcing strategy and operations, transforming the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle with AI, spend intelligence, scalable processes, and M&A integration.
What you'll do
- Drive AI-enabled sourcing automation, spend intelligence, and self-service tools to improve efficiency and cost outcomes.
- Lead M&A sourcing integration and build scalable sourcing processes, governance, and RFP operations.
- Develop spend analytics, vendor performance and renewal practices, and a high-performing global team.
What they ask for
- 8-10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement operations, or vendor management in a high-growth global technology environment, or relevant consulting experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and teams, operational transformation, and vendor integration in M&A scenarios.
- Expert-level capability in spend modeling, cost-per-unit economics, and competitive benchmarking.
- Demonstrated track record implementing AI-driven tools, automation, and modernized end-to-end sourcing workflows.
Nice to have
- MBA.
Pay
$202,800.00 - $278,250.00 USD/year, base salary (non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (sales/commissioned roles); offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
AI focus
Lead AI-first transformation across the sourcing lifecycle, including adoption of AI-driven automation, spend intelligence, and self-service tools.
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