Manager, Sourcing

Zones, LLC

Auburn, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Apple, Business Skills, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Distribution Channel, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, Facebook, LinkedIn, Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Network Security, Onboarding, People Management, Policy Development, Pre-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Relationship Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Twitter, Value-Added Resellers (VAR), Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Auburn, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Manager, Sourcing Location: , United States Salary Range: USD 120000-120000 Annually Date Posted:Apr 15, 2026 **Description** **Company Overview:** When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there's really only one: Zones - First Choice for IT. TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook. **Position Overview** The Zones Sourcing Manager is an experienced IT channel leader and procurement professional who will bridge gaps between operational groups, maintain clear records of Zones policy and procedures as it relates to Supply Chain, and train and onboard new team members to reduce the new hire learning curve. Reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. **What you will do as the Manager, Sourcing,** _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._ + Negotiate with suppliers/vendors to secure the best overall price considering (price, availability, payment terms, shipping, return privileges, timely delivery, etc.) + Identify and onboard new distribution partners to expand Zones product offerings for clients + Collaborate with PPM to ensure client teams get required presales support from partners + Develop, engage and maintain alternate sources for constrained and allocated products + Execute analyses and make suggestions for improvement of overall sourcing strategy + Work on large RFPs for multiple clients to drive best TCO for Zones to win opportunities + Maintain strong inter-departmental relationships to help facilitate achievement of assigned goals + Communicate professionally and build relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and other external sources + Cost management through sourcing cost reductions, rebates, extended payment terms, distribution warehousing, ship on demand order placement and distributor/mfr. program utilization + Standardize Supply Chain processes across global locations + Streamline the internal RFP process to improve TCO and external RFP process to win opportunities + Develop program to train, upskill, and onboard new hires and existing Supply Chain team members + Standardize Supply Chain processes across global locations + Training and onboarding process for each Supply Chain area to improve SLAs + Increased spend through preferred distribution partners with reduction of direct vendor relationships + Coordinate training and onboarding of new Supply Chain team members through creation of training documentation + Improve points of process overlap between teams within the larger Supply Chain + Facilitate the standardization of processes to global Zones teams Develop and maintain policy and training documents for use by broader Zones team including Sales Enablement + Manage relationships with Zones preferred distribution partners + Partner with cross-functional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems **What you will bring to the team:** + 5+ years of supply chain and procurement experience in enterprise-level IT solutions/VAR channel required. Previous experience at an IT distributor is preferred. + Serious analytical skills to identify business trends, develop strategies, and model expected benefits. Excel skills a must. + Personnel management skills to build team and individual skills and job satisfaction. + Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interact well with and present to internal and external groups. + Ability to work with a sense of urgency and excellence in a dynamic and fast-paced growth environment. + Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience + Postgraduate business degree and/or supply chain/negotiation/procurement certifications a plus Qualified candidates can expect at salary range of up to $120,000. \#LI-JL1 \#LI-Remote **Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package** While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness insurance options, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, and many more. Generally, Zones currently offers paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements. At Zones, work is more than a job - it is an exciting career on a global team that is client centric, has a passion for technology, embraces change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member's Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States. Apply Now

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