Technology Sourcing Manager (Remote - United States)

Job title: Technology Sourcing Manager (Remote - United States) in Kansas City, MO at Yelp

Company: Yelp

Job description: SummaryNote: 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.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:

• Foster and build a fun, diverse, and inclusive culture that reflects Yelp’s values.


• 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:

• Compensation range is $104,000-137,000 annually. Depending on your role and level, you may also be offered a bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits.


• This opportunity has the option to be fully remote and available in the following states and cities ("Eligible Locations"): Alaska (Except Anchorage), Alabama, Arizona (Except PHX), Arkansas, Boise, Colorado (Except Denver), Florida (Except MIA/Orlando), Georgia (Except ATL), Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kansas City, Kentucky, Louisiana, Louisville, Minnesota (Except Minneapolis), Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New Orleans, North Carolina (Except Raleigh & Charlotte), North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (Except PGH & PHI), South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas (Except AUS/DFW/SAN/HOU), Utah (Except SLC), West Virginia, Wisconsin (Except Milwaukee) and Wyoming.


• You can find more information about Yelp's five star benefits

!ClosingAt 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 or disability.Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and experience.We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, and the California Fair Chance Act for roles based in California).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 [email protected] or 415-969-8488.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.#LI-Remote

Expected salary: $104000 - 137000 per year

Location: Kansas City, MO

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