Supplier Sourcing Program Manager 3 at Oracle in Seattle, WA, United States

Job description

• Oracle is seeking a Supplier Sourcing Program Manager to support the sourcing and supply of data center fiber and optical components. This role will work closely with Engineering, Data Center Operations, Order Fulfillment, Procurement, and supplier partners to ensure materials and components are available to support Oracle's growing data center infrastructure.
• The successful candidate will help manage supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, sourcing activities, supplier performance, and supply continuity. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, an ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, and a willingness to take ownership of complex supply-chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and specialist knowledge in supply chain strategies for continuous cost improvement through partner negotiations.
• Creates supply chain standards and communicates product standards/specifications to suppliers.
• Conducts competitive analysis of suppliers, cost models, market analysis and supply chain alternatives.
• Evaluates submitted proposals/quotes against Oracle standards.
• Recommend and qualify new suppliers that meet both stakeholder, competitive cost and product standards.
• Negotiates and executes supplier contractual agreements while sustaining product competitiveness.
• Provide supplier performance feedback to ensure Oracle standards are achieved.
• Creates and implements supply chain initiatives and improvements to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Develops constructive stakeholder relationships which involve direct interaction with different Oracle lines of business and Oracle suppliers.
• Influences product selection with stakeholders based on continuity of supply, cost, and technology.

Requirements

• Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Skills

Required

• Supply chain management
• Sourcing and procurement
• Supplier relationship management
• Commercial negotiation
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills

Benefits

• 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 9. 11 paid holidays
• 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
• Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
• US: Hiring Range in USD from: $83,000 to $166,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
• Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
• Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.