Samsara

Samsara

Senior Category Manager

Remote - Seattle · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$143kDetected 11 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringProcurement

About the role

  • 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.
  • 6+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including 4+ years focused on software
  • Demonstrated career progression and increasing scope of responsibility

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sourcing lifecycle end to end - strategy, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management
  • Build and execute category strategies that deliver a competitive advantage, not just cost savings
  • Lead all aspects of contract redlining and negotiation in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, alongside legal counsel
  • Manage competing priorities from business owners, stakeholders, and leadership
  • Align with internal stakeholders to drive the right solutions at the right price, consistently delivering win-win outcomes
  • Analyze industry trends to anticipate issues and develop contingency plans
  • If you're ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
  • Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements.
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
  • We use Tofu, a fraud detection tool, to validate the authenticity of applications and protect against identity fraud.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to forge relationships with executives, stakeholders, and suppliers

Nice to have

  • Has a track record of delivering results quickly, even in ambiguous or undefined situations
  • Is energized by high volume and competing stakeholder demands rather than overwhelmed by them
  • Exercises sound judgment on when to move independently and when to escalate
  • Has deep command of legal and category-specific contract terms
  • Can translate business needs directly into contract language
  • Brings strong business acumen and connects sourcing decisions to broader company outcomes
  • This role is best suited to a candidate who is energized by ownership, ambiguity, and pace, and who is ready to make a measurable impact from day one.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred

Compensation

  • The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Flexible Working
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other.

Equal opportunity

  • Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
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