Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the team

The Strategic Sourcing team is part of Zillow’s Business Operations organization, where we help teams across the company make smart, efficient, and scalable purchasing decisions. We partner closely with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value through thoughtful sourcing strategies, strong commercial partnerships, and data-informed decision-making. Our team plays an important role in helping Zillow operate effectively as we support the tools, services, and innovation that power our business.

About the role

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for key spend categories, optimizing supplier relationships, total cost of ownership, and risk management in support of Zillow’s business objectives. This role leads complex sourcing events and contract negotiations, partners closely with stakeholders to align on requirements and value drivers, and uses data and market insights to deliver sustainable savings and innovation across the supply base.

You will get to

• Own complex strategic sourcing initiatives from planning through award and implementation for assigned indirect or technology spend categories, including opportunity assessment, stakeholder alignment, sourcing strategy, RFP/RFQ execution, and supplier selection.

• Negotiate complex commercial terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers to optimize total cost of ownership while balancing quality, risk, and Business requirements.

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, technology, Business owners) to understand demand, define requirements, and align sourcing strategies.

• Develop and Maintain robust supplier relationships, including performance reviews, issue escalation and resolution, and continuous improvement plans.

• Analyze spend, demand forecasts, and supplier performance data to Identify sourcing opportunities, inform category strategies, and track savings and compliance.

• Implement and Maintain sourcing and procurement best practices, standards, and processes, helping to drive adoption of tools and templates.

• Monitor market trends, category benchmarks, and regulatory considerations to Provide insights that improve total cost of ownership.

• Ensure sourcing activities and supplier agreements comply with Zillow’s procurement policies and risk management guidelines.

• Owns technology and SaaS sourcing across Engineering, People, FinTech, and Rentals verticals

• Leads executive-level conversations with VP and SVP stakeholders, translating complex vendor and commercial issues into decisions and clear next steps. 

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, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, including leading complex sourcing events and supplier negotiations.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing sourcing strategies, analyzing spend and market data, and delivering measurable value.

• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders (e.g., Finance, Legal, technology) to align sourcing strategies and implement supplier solutions.

• Experience managing supplier performance, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement across multiple business areas.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.