Strategic Sourcing Partner

Aditi Consulting • Contract • Remote (California, United States, US) • $28 - $31 / hour • 4d ago

Payrate: $28.00 - $31.00/hr.

Summary:
The Commodity Manager is an individual contributor who is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as recommending product innovations based on improving technology. This individual will negotiate, administer, and manage the full range of commercial contracts focusing on client software and SaaS needs. The Commodity Manager will also manage the overall business-to-business relationships between and strategic software suppliers through day-to-day interactions and supplier business reviews, while achieving cost-effective procurement decisions for the company.

Responsibilities:

Direct and implement software related supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
Good understanding of business contract law, and experience with negotiating contracts for the licensing of software; both SaaS and conventional.
Documented results with implementing standard procurement best practices, building strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers, and consulting on procurement best practices for cross-functional project teams.
Utilize RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quote) techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage.
Implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems.
Implement integration efforts related to M&A activity for software categories
Influence cross-functional organizations while enhancing strong internal relationships to meet business requirements and cost objectives.
Responsible for supplier management within the software category with objective of monitoring and improving supplier performance where applicable.

Must have skills:

Purchasing background,
General Supplier Knowledge - Industry
Technology
Coupa or purchase tools

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $28.00 - $31.00/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.

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