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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...
Pure Storage is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join our Corporate Sourcing & Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize supplier performance, reduce costs, and enhance product quality and supply chain resilience. You will partner with key business units, including HR, Legal, Operations & Finance to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and optimize spend.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…
- Strategic Supplier Leadership: Serve as the primary liaison for key global suppliers, driving value through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Lead executive-level supplier engagements, including joint business planning, performance reviews, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Category Strategy & Optimization: Architect and execute sourcing strategies across complex spend categories. Develop multi-year category plans that align with business objectives, elevate supplier capabilities, and enable scalability.
- Preferred Supplier Governance: Expand and refine the Preferred Supplier Program. Define governance frameworks, drive supplier accountability through performance KPIs and compliance mechanisms, and ensure adoption of sourcing best practices across the organization.
- Commercial Negotiation & Contract Strategy: Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations and contract lifecycle management. Ensure favorable terms, mitigate legal and financial risk, and unlock long-term strategic value for Pure.
- Sourcing Intelligence & Insights: Utilize advanced analytics to identify sourcing opportunities, assess supplier health, and support executive reporting. Translate data into strategic insights to inform sourcing roadmaps and drive continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE…
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain—preferably with exposure to global supplier ecosystems and complex spend categories.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders and align sourcing initiatives with corporate goals.
- Strong contract negotiation skills and working knowledge of legal and compliance frameworks.
- Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex sourcing strategies to senior stakeholders.
- Analytical acumen with experience using sourcing tools, spend analysis platforms, and performance dashboards.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Lehi, UT office in compliance with Pure’s policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.
The annual base salary range is: $94,000 - $143,000.
Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations.
This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events - check out purebenefits.com for more information.
There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:
- Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
- Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area™, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
- Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:
Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [email protected] if you’re invited to an interview.
WHERE DIFFERENCES FUEL INNOVATION:
We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership. At Pure Storage, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability are part of our DNA because we believe our people will shape the next chapter of our success story.
Pure Storage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. We also encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t match all of the role criteria. If you think you can do the job and feel you’re a good match, please apply.