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<h2>Role Description</h2> <p><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">Dropbox is seeking an experienced </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Sourcing </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zsz77zemblz69zz73zz72zhipz90zcj1z80zz86zpz84zwaz65zz68zz122zz74zz69zg9">Manager</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z"> to join the foundations of </span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">our </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Infrastructure</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z"> team. This person will be responsible for </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">sourcing the network connectivity services needed</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z"> to deliver </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">the cloud </span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">infrastructure that will enable Dropbox to scale beyond our current 1 billion files/day stored by </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zsz77zemblz69zz73zz72zhipz90zcj1z80zz86zpz84zwaz65zz68zz122zz74zz69zg9">7</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">00M+ users.</span> <span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">This role will </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">work with global network carriers to ensure that Dropbox has the network capacity it needs.  </span></p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Develop and execute a robust global telecom/network carrier services category strategy based on Dropbox’s infrastructure needs</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Own and lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers. Drive the development and negotiation of RFI/RFP proposals for new and existing network infrastructure </span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline and driving benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budgeting and on-time delivery metrics</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Have region and market expertise to determine specific connectivity routes that meet Dropbox’s network requirements and </span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxvz75zlnz72zz84zz86zz67zz70zwfdhz65zh1e3z85zwvz81ziz81zz85za3y7nz67z">k</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">eep abreast of current industry developments and trends </span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Work closely with Network Engineering to identify the best network technology for Dropbox’s global network infrastructure. Lead project initiatives for Dropbox’s global cloud infrastructure network services including metro, long haul, and network colocation</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Develop new supplier engagements and partnerships to enable new network transport/transit/peering/colocation deployments and cost savings opportunities </span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Lead</span> <span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Supplier</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z"> Business Reviews</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"> to drive supplier performance and executive alignments. Build long term strategic relationships with key suppliers and industry experts</span></li> <li><span class="thread-281797350820789954034113 attrcomment attrcommentfirst thread-281797350820789954034113-first author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">Drive alignment </span></span><span class="thread-281797350820789954034113 attrcomment author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zsz77zemblz69zz73zz72zhipz90zcj1z80zz86zpz84zwaz65zz68zz122zz74zz69zg9"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">with key internal stakeholders including engineering, </span></span><span class="thread-281797350820789954034113 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">operations, </span></span><span class="thread-281797350820789954034113 attrcomment author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zsz77zemblz69zz73zz72zhipz90zcj1z80zz86zpz84zwaz65zz68zz122zz74zz69zg9"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span">finance</span></span><span class="thread-281797350820789954034113 attrcomment author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span"> and</span></span><span class="thread-281797350820789954034113 attrcomment author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qovvz69zsz77zemblz69zz73zz72zhipz90zcj1z80zz86zpz84zwaz65zz68zz122zz74zz69zg9"><span class="comment-extra-inner-span"> legal</span></span></li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">BA/BS </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">in supply chain, procurement, networking </span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">or equivalent with at least </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">5</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z"> years of </span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">sourcing</span><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z"> experience</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">5</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86z7z65z8z79ztz77ziz87zz74z8p95dob7z122zz72zz89zz78zz72zz68zz79zz77zjqz67zz67z">+</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"> years of experience in networking technologies</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">5</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86z7z65z8z79ztz77ziz87zz74z8p95dob7z122zz72zz89zz78zz72zz68zz79zz77zjqz67zz67z">+</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"> years of experience in strategic negotiations obtaining services from network technology providers</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Extensive experience with contract development and supplier management</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Good understanding of domestic and global carrier networks</span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Experience interfacing with suppliers and driving results with supply base  </span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-42z69zz85zx9z84zz79zvz66zz71z4yz65zz67znhz79zc7dz83zz84zz68zgz82z2z76zz74zrpyz71z6fz66zz88zz66zo9swz65zz75zz73z">Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required</span></li> </ul> <h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Supply Chain, Telecommunications or MBA degree </span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">7</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz86z7z65z8z79ztz77ziz87zz74z8p95dob7z122zz72zz89zz78zz72zz68zz79zz77zjqz67zz67z">+</span><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z"> years of sourcing and/or supply chain experience </span></li> <li><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Experience in network/telecom field working at cloud service provider  </span></li> <li><span class="template-placeholder author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z9z122z01z73zz79zmdvw9vbrkz65zez85zylfz83zoz122z3asz75zz88zz72zz76z">Experience working and partnering with suppliers at a global scale</span></li> </ul> <h2 data-usually-unique-id="044234883370604133046166"><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zqz90zkz74zz76zeez80zz68zz89zz88zvqz86zuxlz73zexxz80zz73z6d6z72zz79zsz77z">Compensation</span></h2>

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