About the role
Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About
the role: Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you will play an integral part in elevating
the role of Strategic Sourcing at Samsara — enabling stakeholder success, driving supplier innovation, and delivering savings across your assigned categories. You will be part of a team focused on driving cost efficiencies, maximizing value, minimizing risk, and managing overall supplier performance. This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area. It can be office-based or fully remote. You should apply if: You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment. You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. In this role, you will: Actively develop your sourcing expertise — this team invests in your growth and expects you to take ownership of it Facilitate the sourcing process end to end: cost-benefit analyses, contract review, and vendor negotiations Help develop and execute category strategies that align with business priorities Monitor supplier performance and partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate business reviews Assure stakeholder alignment to drive the right business solutions and pricing Deliver win-win outcomes with internal and external partners in vendor negotiations Balance speed, quality, and risk with cost savings goals in a fast-paced environment Manage projects related to Strategic Sourcing process, tools, and functional improvements Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices Minimum