Supplier Spend Manager
LinkedIn
Full-time
On-site
Atlanta Georgia United States
Company Description
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.
Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.
This role can be based in San Francisco, Mountain View or Atlanta, GA.
We are looking for a Supplier Spend Manager to join our Global Strategic Sourcing team and be responsible for overseeing and managing the supplier spend activities of LinkedIn by analyzing to understand current buying trends and behaviors to optimize future spend decisions. This role will be responsible for ensuring alignment with business needs and maintaining alignment with corporate standards with suppliers to deliver goods and services in a timely manner. The Spend Manager must understand all aspects of an organization’s spending habits and applicable forms of payment. This role will also determine the strategy for the supplier spend and which form of payment should be applicable.
Responsibilities:
Spend Analysis: Analyzing spending patterns, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and working to optimize supplier spend channels for LinkedIn.
Supplier Spend Strategy: Evaluate based on the type of supplier spend and recommend the strategy per payment channel (e.g., catalog, p-card, corporate card, invoice).
Relationship Management: Managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the applicable channels are used to deliver the best result for the organization. This includes monitoring and optimizing opportunities and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Market Intelligence: Acting as a market intelligence provider regarding supplier spend and making recommendations to Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to leverage the recommended strategy.
Supplier Performance Monitoring: Tracking and assessing supplier spend by partnering with key functions to assess compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Forming relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on supplier spend and the applicable channel is used while also focusing on compliance of supplier spend.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management (or any equivalent related course).
5+ years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep understanding of procurement and sourcing best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in data reporting, analytics, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external organization.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and market conditions ensuring a responsive and agile spend management process.
Adept in using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and seasoned to present to various levels in the organization
Suggested Skills:
Sourcing
Project Management
Collaboration
Data Analysis
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $103,000- $168,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer as described in our equal opportunity statement here: EEO Statement_2020 - Signed.pdf.
Please reference the following information for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf and
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf for more information.
LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
Having interviews in an accessible location
Being accompanied by a service dog
Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.
Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.
This role can be based in San Francisco, Mountain View or Atlanta, GA.
We are looking for a Supplier Spend Manager to join our Global Strategic Sourcing team and be responsible for overseeing and managing the supplier spend activities of LinkedIn by analyzing to understand current buying trends and behaviors to optimize future spend decisions. This role will be responsible for ensuring alignment with business needs and maintaining alignment with corporate standards with suppliers to deliver goods and services in a timely manner. The Spend Manager must understand all aspects of an organization’s spending habits and applicable forms of payment. This role will also determine the strategy for the supplier spend and which form of payment should be applicable.
Responsibilities:
Spend Analysis: Analyzing spending patterns, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and working to optimize supplier spend channels for LinkedIn.
Supplier Spend Strategy: Evaluate based on the type of supplier spend and recommend the strategy per payment channel (e.g., catalog, p-card, corporate card, invoice).
Relationship Management: Managing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the applicable channels are used to deliver the best result for the organization. This includes monitoring and optimizing opportunities and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Market Intelligence: Acting as a market intelligence provider regarding supplier spend and making recommendations to Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to leverage the recommended strategy.
Supplier Performance Monitoring: Tracking and assessing supplier spend by partnering with key functions to assess compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Forming relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on supplier spend and the applicable channel is used while also focusing on compliance of supplier spend.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management (or any equivalent related course).
5+ years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep understanding of procurement and sourcing best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions.
Proficiency in data reporting, analytics, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external organization.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and market conditions ensuring a responsive and agile spend management process.
Adept in using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and seasoned to present to various levels in the organization
Suggested Skills:
Sourcing
Project Management
Collaboration
Data Analysis
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $103,000- $168,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Statement
LinkedIn is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LinkedIn considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. LinkedIn is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer as described in our equal opportunity statement here: EEO Statement_2020 - Signed.pdf.
Please reference the following information for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf and
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf for more information.
LinkedIn is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at [email protected] and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to:
Documents in alternate formats or read aloud to you
Having interviews in an accessible location
Being accompanied by a service dog
Having a sign language interpreter present for the interview
A request for an accommodation will be responded to within three business days. However, non-disability related requests, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
LinkedIn will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by LinkedIn, or (c) consistent with LinkedIn's legal duty to furnish information.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LinkedIn will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
As a federal contractor, LinkedIn follows the Pay Transparency and non-discrimination provisions described at this link: https://lnkd.in/paytransparency.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates
Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: https://legal.linkedin.com/candidate-portal.