Joblaze summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager at Verkada focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies while negotiating with vendors to optimize the company's technology portfolio. This role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and strong negotiation skills, particularly in the technology sector. Ideal candidates will have over five years of relevant experience and a knack for providing strategic guidance to cross-functional teams. Verkada emphasizes a collaborative in-office culture, requiring the manager to work on-site five days a week.

Joblaze insights

Listed 10 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page November 8, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
Starts above 82% of 1475 comparable mid other roles in United States we track (median $105,000 across 186 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Strategic Sourcing Manager role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $140,000–$175,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Sourcing Manager role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Strategic Sourcing Manager role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating with various vendors, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver on business objectives for the Spend Money Wisely team (Verkada’s take on Strategic Sourcing). Your primary focus will involve negotiating strategic deals, optimizing the technology portfolio through vendor consolidation opportunities, and providing strategic guidance to functional partners in balancing new features, seat/usage expansion, and rip-n-replace initiatives. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, work closely with Legal, Security, and Finance teams, and ensure cost efficiency and value optimization across Verkada’s spend portfolio. A key focus will be to create and deliver category strategies. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our HQ in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

What You'll Do

Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for Engineering, IT, Product and Sales teams.
Negotiate complex, high-value contracts and agreements with strategic vendors.
Identify and execute vendor consolidation opportunities to optimize the spend portfolio.
Provide strategic guidance to functional partners on procurement decisions, balancing new features, seat/usage expansion, and rip-n-replace considerations & initiatives.
Build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with contracts.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in technology space and how that may impact sourcing decisions.
Develop and implement cost-saving strategies and initiatives.
Monitor and report on key sourcing metrics and performance indicators.
Develop key category strategies for business partners to establish priorities to maximize value.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business needs.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations for Verkada’s global scale.
Be a key contributor in driving and supporting our P2P process.

What You Bring

5+ years of proven experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, and vendor management.
Strong negotiation skills and experience in negotiating complex contracts.
Ability to analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and value optimization.
Excellent communication, prioritization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide strategic guidance to functional partners on procurement decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of procurement policies and regulations.
Experience with vendor consolidation and technology portfolio optimization.
5-star customer service mindset.
Excellent teamwork skills - we have a #OneTeam mindset!
Ability to find out-of-box solutions to best fit business needs and requirements.
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week.

US Employee Benefits

Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee’s 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits

Additional Information

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$140,000—$175,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Strategic Sourcing Manager