Lead Strategic Sourcing - Indirect Sourcing

Freshworks makes it fast and easy for businesses to delight their customers and employees. We do this by taking a fresh approach to building and delivering software that is affordable, quick to implement, and designed for the end user. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Freshworks has a global team operating from 13 global locations to serve more than 65,000 companies -- from startups to public companies – that rely on Freshworks software-as-a-service to enable a better customer experience (CRM, CX) and employee experience (ITSM).

Freshworks’ cloud-based software suite includes Freshdesk (omni-channel customer support), Freshsales (sales automation), Freshmarketer (marketing automation), Freshservice (IT service desk), Freshchat (AI-powered bots), supported by Neo, our underlying platform of shared services. Freshworks is featured in global national press including CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg and has been a BuiltIn Best Place to work in San Francisco and Denver for the last 3 years. Our customer ratings have earned Freshworks products TrustRadius Top Rated Software ratings and G2 Best of Awards for Best Feature Set, Best Value for the Price and Best Relationship.

Job DescriptionRole OverviewAs a Strategic Sourcing Lead, you will support and manage end-to-end procurement operations, contract lifecycle management, vendor governance, and cost optimization initiatives. You will collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure efficient sourcing processes, compliance with internal policies, and delivery of commercial value. Key ResponsibilitiesContract ManagementMaintain and update the contracts repository with appropriate metadata and parent-child linkages. Validate and ensure contract execution; coordinate issue resolution across sourcing, risk, vendor, and business teams. Support contract transitions and tool migrations. Understand and review various contractual documents (e. g. , MSAs, NDAs, work orders, amendments).

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to uphold business controls. Process Enablement & ToolsAssist teams in locating, uploading, and retrieving documentation across internal tools. Support ad-hoc contract administration projects and tool transitions. Utilize ERP systems (preferably Netsuite) to manage full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle: vendor onboarding, PO creation, invoice handling, and payment. Drive efficiency in purchase order/contract processing, data analysis, catalog, and vendor management. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor ManagementLead high-level sourcing efforts across top spend categories, including those with multi-site or global relevance. Negotiate cost structures to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.

Contribute to the development of spend category strategies. Oversee vendor performance and relationship management to ensure value delivery and compliance. Analyze commercial terms to secure value for money and minimize risk exposure. Collaboration & ExecutionWork with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, compliance, operations) across geographies. Manage multiple priorities and projects with attention to timelines and quality. Adapt to changing business needs and market dynamics with a proactive, process-driven approach.

QualificationsBA/BS degree5+ years of related experienceExperience with Netsuite & Coupa (or other ERP systems)Experience working with contract documents such as Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, Amendments etcAbility to take initiative, work flexibly, and collaborate with cross functional partnersGoal oriented team playerAbility to see the big picture and work with a team to prioritize requestsStrong customer service focus, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detailAbility to learn quickly in a dynamic environmentAbility to provide support to global teams and collaborate across time zonesAdditional InformationAt Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business. At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.