Interfaces with development and supplier stakeholders to provide materials and components for company product supply chain.

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

Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others.  Able to operate in fast pace, ambiguous environment. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization.  Prefer 4-8 years relevant experience and BA/BS degree.

Responsibilities

Oracle is looking for an innovative, inspiring, resourceful sourcing manager who will manage cost, contracts and supplier performance associated with multiple hardware product families sourced from Oracle’s contract manufacturers and other suppliers.

As a member of Oracle's direct procurement Sourcing team, you will interface with key stakeholders (Engineering, Legal, Finance, Compliance, IT) and other Supply Chain Operations functions to optimize total cost of ownership for Oracle’s hardware products.  

Career Level - IC3