What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Strategic Sourcing Manager position at Credit Karma?
Intuit Credit Karma is a mission-driven company, focused on championing financial progress for our more than 140 million members globally. While we're best known for pioneering free credit scores, our members turn to us for everything related to their financial goals, including identity monitoring, applying for credit cards, shopping for insurance and loans (car, home and personal) and savings accounts and checking accounts
- all for free. Credit Karma has grown significantly through the years : we now have more than 1,700 employees across our offices in Oakland, Charlotte, Culver City, San Diego, London, Bangalore, and New York City.
- Banking services provided by MVB Bank, Inc., Member FDIC
Credit Karma's Platform Engineering Team is looking for a Lead Strategic Sourcing Manager.
The Lead Strategic Sourcing Manager is part of the Engineering Procurement team and is responsible for negotiating and managing technology vendor relationships including vendor contracts, performance, risks and financials. This individual will have 10 years of experience and have been a people manager. The role requires a broad knowledge of technology licensing and services as well as cloud services. This individual will be an expert negotiator capable of addressing challenges from conflict management through billing disputes.
What you'll do :
The Lead Strategic Sourcing Manager will manage the entire procurement lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding and execution, through offboarding.
Assessing Needs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the specific technological needs of the organization
Evaluate vendors based on their technology stack, innovation, and scalability
Establish transparent communication channels with vendors to foster collaboration and trust
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure vendor performance against agreed-upon standards
Conduct regular assessments to identify potential risks associated with vendor relationships, including financial stability, security and compliance risks
Ensure that all vendors comply with relevant regulations and industry standards
Use feedback from internal stakeholders to drive improvements in vendor services
Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for collaboration with vendors
Minimum Basic Requirement :
Preferred Qualifications :
Equal Employment Opportunity :
Credit Karma is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We welcome all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, veteran or military status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information or other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and operate in compliance with applicable fair chance laws.
Credit Karma is also committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment because it is the right thing to do. We believe that such an environment advances long-term professional growth, creates a robust business, and supports our mission of championing financial progress for everyone. We offer generous benefits and perks with a single eye to nourishing an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions of all and fosters diversity by supporting our internal Employee Resource Groups. We've worked hard to build an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and the opportunity for professional growth. As part of the Credit Karma team, your voice will be heard, your contributions will matter, and your unique background and experiences will be celebrated.
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