About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

The Strategic Sourcing team at Pinterest is a highly skilled and highly leveraged team which has an opportunity to make a significant impact to Pinterest’s success.  This role will be influential in helping to significantly reduce costs for the General & Administrative (G&A) team as part of that larger opportunity.

 

What you’ll do:

• Works in conjunction with manager to support strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate deals for G&A to optimize purchasing value and contain future costs
• Develop RFPs, drive bidding by obtaining quotes and negotiating where appropriate  
• Become a trusted advisor to G&A stakeholders
• Identify, evaluate and manage relationships with key suppliers
• Create long-term pricing models with measurable service level/performance criteria
• Develop sourcing insights, benchmark, and research market intelligence to stay current on industry trends 

 

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years of strategic sourcing or purchasing experience with an emphasis in services and technology
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Outstanding communication, strategy, and negotiating skills
• Exceptional analytical abilities
• Experience influencing sourcing strategies
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and collaborative
• Engaging, team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable in Oracle Purchasing, Contracts Management Systems, Supplier Management, or other related purchasing tools or efficiency tools

 

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

 

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$74,800—$154,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify accessibility@pinterest.com for support.