Technology Sourcing Manager (Remote - Canada)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

Note: This is NOT a role on our Recruiting team. This is a role on our Business Technology team. Please read the full job description below. Thanks!

Are you a skilled negotiator who thrives on building strategic partnerships and closing complex technology deals?

Yelp is in search of an experienced professional to join our Technology Sourcing team. In this role, you will be an integral part of the team that manages Yelp’s third-party technology partnerships and leads contract negotiations for software, hardware, and infrastructure tools.This is a unique opportunity to work with every team across Yelp and to have a direct impact on the company’s trajectory. Your focus will be to support the adoption of technology for both corporate tools and systems as well as production environments and partnerships that bring our product to customers and consumers alike.

This opportunity is fully remote and does not require you to be located in any particular area in Canada. We welcome applicants from throughout Canada. We’d love to have you apply, even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Yelp, we’re looking for great people, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

What you'll do:

• Lead full cycle technology sourcing projects including strategy, identifying the right potential partners, outreach, competitive bidding, pricing & contract negotiation, and contract approval.
• Build sound relationships with external vendor partners and internal business collaborators.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously—from quick contract renewals to in-depth new strategic partnerships.
• Organize a large database of partnerships, be data-driven, and provide clear reporting back to management on the status of renewals or other important contract terms.
• Analyze spend and other data to solve problems, monitor purchasing activity, and conduct benchmarking.
• Ensure that all contracts are executed & cataloged, and that approved payments reflect contractual terms.

What it takes to succeed:

• Solid understanding of Technology Vendor Management and Sourcing (software, hardware, telco, or datacenter).
• Ability to credibly maneuver a wide range of projects spanning the business that are often highly technical in nature.
• Analytical experience grounded in solid business/finance fundamentals.
• Outstanding communication skills in all forms—written, presentation and negotiation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite & senior executives as well as seasoned supplier partners.
• Enthusiasm to embrace diverse & dispersed teams across the company on a daily basis.
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferably 4 years (or more) of technology sourcing related work experience.

What you'll get:

• There are a variety of factors that go into determining a compensation range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data and years of experience. Based on the anticipated level of experience that we are seeking, we expect the compensation range for this role to be between $135,000 and $185,000. The actual compensation offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience and skill set.
• There may be flexibility with the range included in this posting should a candidate be leveled higher or lower than the posted range.
• This opportunity has the option to be fully remote in all locations across Canada.
• This role is posted to fill an existing position.
• You can find more information about Yelp's five star benefits !

Closing

At Yelp, we believe that diversity is an expression of all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — and those are just a few. We recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our product. The foundation of our diversity efforts are closely tied to our core values, which include “Playing Well With Others” and “Authenticity.”

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or 1-.

Note: Yelp does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Yelp is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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