At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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
Requirements
3-5 years of sourcing, procurement, finance, or related business experience
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline preferred
Strong communication and influencing skills — you drive alignment without relying on authority
Fluent in financial analysis including cost modeling, total cost of ownership, and build vs. buy frameworks
Able to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
Is a quick study — picks up new categories, tools, and contract frameworks fast
Has a natural instinct for business, even without deep sourcing experience
Is comfortable with ambiguity and energized by figuring things out
Has a high interest in technology and is drawn to physical operations
Has shown the ability to influence others, even without formal authority
Seeks feedback actively and applies it
Has the ability to balance competing priorities and stakeholder interests without losing momentum
Has experience in a hyper-growth or fast-moving environment
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Annual Base Salary
$75,565
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$114,300 USD
Benefits & Perks
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
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