Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Patagonia

Strategic Sourcing Specialist managing enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement at Patagonia. Analyzing supplier data, leading RFPs, and supporting sourcing decisions with finance partners.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeVentura • California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,200 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze spend, demand, and supplier data to identify sourcing opportunities, cost reduction levers, and risk mitigation actions aligned with savings targets.
Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs including requirements gathering, supplier outreach, evaluation, commercial analysis, and recommendation development.
Partner with stakeholders and Finance to build business cases and TCO models supporting sourcing decisions.
Support development and execution of category strategies across indirect spend areas including IT & SaaS, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, HR, and Corporate Services.
Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, tools, and controls across Strategic Sourcing.
Stay ahead and informed on market trends, benchmarks, and supplier innovations relevant to indirect categories and sustainability priorities.
Track sourcing pipeline activity, projected savings, and realized financial benefits in coordination with Finance.
Assist with supplier onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution in coordination with Accounts Payable and business owners.
Ensure executed contracts align with sourcing recommendations and are aligned with Legal team recommendations.
Support commercial negotiations in partnership with business stakeholders, focusing on enhanced functionality, pricing structures, service levels, risk terms, and long-term value.
Maintain clear documentation of sourcing activities, decisions, and outcomes. Serve as a trusted sourcing advisor to internal partners, providing sage guidance on supplier selection, contracting best practices, and procurement policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, buyer, procurement, category management, or related roles
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent additional experience) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or other related field
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading RFPs and commercial sourcing initiatives across Opex categories
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience in a global, high-volume, multi-entity retail or consumer goods environment.
Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency in the pursuit of achieving and maintaining operational excellence.
Strong understanding of internal controls and best practices in vendor management.
Direct experience in a multi-channel, consumer products business is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
retirement and leave of absence plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementcategory managementRFPscommercial analysisTCO modelssourcing processesvendor managementanalytical skillsExcel

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipproblem-solvingstrategic mindset