Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is the leading visual development platform for building powerful websites without writing code. By combining modern web development technologies into one platform, Webflow enables people to build websites visually, saving engineering time, while clean code seamlessly generates in the background. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative. It’s the web, made better.

We’re looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to help us elevate our procurement function to the next level, driving significant value and innovation across the organization. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing our sourcing strategies, ensuring we partner with suppliers who align with our mission to empower creativity and innovation on the web.

In this role, you’ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking procurement team that is integral to Webflow’s growth and success. Our team is dedicated to strategic sourcing excellence, fostering strong supplier relationships, and enabling cross-functional collaboration to support Webflow’s ambitious goals. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to scale efficiently, reduce costs, and enhance the overall value delivered to our stakeholders.

About the role 

• Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)
• Full-time 
• Permanent 
• Exempt status 
• The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills.
  • United States  (all figures cited below in USD and pertain to workers in the United States)
  • Zone A: $110,000 - $147,500
  • Zone B: $103,000 - $138,500
  • Zone C: $97,000 - $130,000
    

  Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

  • Reporting to the Head of Procurement

As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you’ll … 

• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives across various categories to support the company's objectives.
• Manage the sourcing process, including identifying and qualifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their sourcing needs and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead market analysis efforts to understand trends, pricing, and the competitive landscape to inform sourcing strategies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function to enhance processes, tools, and supplier performance.
• Analyze market trends and data to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on sourcing best practices and tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.
• Manage the supplier selection process, including RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role.

About you 

You’ll thrive as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist if you have:

• 4-6 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in a high-growth business environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and value.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with sourcing and procurement technology systems (e.g. Zip, Ironclad)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manipulate and interpret data to support sourcing strategies and contract negotiations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Be a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude.

Our Core Behaviors:

• Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers
• Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment
• Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care
• Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates

Benefits & wellness

• Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents (full-time employees working 30+ hours per week), as well as Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account, dependent care Flexible Spending Account (US only), dependent on insurance plan selection where applicable in the respective country of employment; Employees may also have voluntary insurance options, such as life, disability, hospital protection, accident, and critical illness where applicable in the respective country of employment
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit); Employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
• Flexible PTO with a mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off for all locations (where local requirements are more generous employees receive the greater benefit), and sabbatical program
• Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly stipends to support health and wellness, smart work, and professional growth
• Professional career coaching, internal learning & development programs
• 401k plan and pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required) financial wellness benefits, like CPA or financial advisor coverage
• Discounted Pet Insurance offering (US only)
• Commuter benefits for in-office employees

Temporary employees are not eligible for paid holiday time off, accrued paid time off, paid leaves of absence, or company-sponsored perks unless otherwise required by law.

Remote, together

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Please note:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered.

To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment.

If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes.

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Last updated on Aug 13, 2024