Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the teamThe Procurement and Finance Services team at Zillow partners with business units across the company to deliver strategic sourcing solutions that drive value, innovation, and operational excellence. We collaborate closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure our sourcing strategies align with Zillow’s business goals and support the company’s growth and competitive advantage.

About the role

As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will play a critical, consultative role in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for high-impact Shared Services categories. You will serve as a trusted advisor to VP+ stakeholders, leading complex negotiations, influencing strategic decisions, and managing enterprise-level supplier relationships. Your work will directly support People, Finance, Legal, and other Shared Services organizations, including People Technology and adjacent enterprise platforms. Through executive-level engagement, data-driven insights, and strong supplier governance, you will drive measurable cost savings, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation, positioning Zillow as a leader in strategic sourcing.

You Will Get To

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for high-impact Shared Services categories, including People/HR, Finance, Legal, and supporting enterprise technology platforms, managing significant spend and strategic supplier relationships.

• Act as a strategic sourcing consultant to VP+ business leaders, influencing supplier strategy, operating models, and investment decisions through strong executive presence and business acumen.

• Lead complex contract negotiations and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Technology, and business leadership to deliver successful, scalable partnerships.

• Own end-to-end sourcing projects and events (e.g., RFx, negotiations, contracting) for enterprise technology and professional services, ensuring alignment with company objectives, budgets, and risk tolerance.

• Build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships that encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and optimized value while managing enterprise risk.

• Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs), facilitate the Score carding process with strategic suppliers, including agenda setting, performance evaluation, roadmap alignment, and follow-through on outcomes.

• Develop and manage supplier score carding, performance metrics, and governance models to track supplier health, value realization, and continuous improvement.

• Analyze complex supplier, spend, and market data to identify cost savings opportunities, optimization strategies, and areas for supplier-led innovation.

• Champion best practices in supplier management, sourcing processes, and sustainability initiatives across the Shared Services portfolio.

• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on complex negotiations, sourcing strategies, and stakeholder management.

• Present sourcing strategies, recommendations, performance insights, and progress updates to senior and executive leadership to drive informed decision-making

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $103,500.00 - $165,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with direct ownership of high-impact Shared Services categories such as People/HR, Finance, and Legal, including enterprise technology and complex professional services.
   

• Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end sourcing strategy (not just execution) for Shared Services and People/HR Technology, including HCM, ATS, payroll, benefits administration, learning platforms, and adjacent Finance or Legal technologies.
   

• Proven ability to operate as a trusted, consultative advisor to VP+ stakeholders, influencing supplier strategy, operating models, and investment decisions through strong executive presence and business judgment.
   

• Established track record of personally leading executive-level presentations and Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and Scorecards with strategic suppliers, including agenda ownership, performance evaluation, and driving outcomes.
   

• Demonstrated success owning and negotiating large, complex sourcing initiatives with significant spend and executive visibility, including multi-year agreements and enterprise-wide impact.
   

• Experience designing and leading supplier governance models, including scorecarding, performance management, and continuous improvement programs across strategic suppliers.
   

• Strong proficiency with sourcing and contract management platforms (e.g., ZIP, Ironclad) and advanced analytical capability using Excel, Tableau, or PowerBI to support executive decision-making.
   

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited direction, able to independently set strategy, prioritize work, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
   

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; preferred certifications include Lean Six Sigma, PMP, CSP, CPSM, or similar.

• Here at Zillow – we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.