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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management and cost optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and enhance sourcing processes through data analytics and best practices.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementCost Analysis
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Commercial NegotiationCost ModelingPricing AnalysisSupplier EvaluationRFx ProcessesSaaSCloud ServicesLicensing ModelsGovernance FrameworksProcurement Best Practices
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationInfluencing SkillsAnalytical CapabilitiesMulti-Priority Management
Tools & Technologies
Procurement PlatformsMicrosoft OfficeData AnalyticsAI-Enabled Sourcing Solutions
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainProcurementCommercial FrameworksGlobal Matrix OrganizationContinuous Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier portfolio plans
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx processes, supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding
- Negotiate commercial agreements, licensing models, pricing structures, and contractual terms
- Drive cost competitiveness through market intelligence, cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership optimization
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement and corrective action plans
- Optimize preferred supplier utilization by balancing cost, quality, innovation, service levels, delivery capabilities, and business requirements
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support customer commitments, business priorities, and operational requirements
- Enhance sourcing processes, tools, governance frameworks, and best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
- 10 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, and commercial negotiations
- Experience in software sourcing, software licensing models, SaaS, cloud services, or related commercial frameworks
- Proven stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with global and cross-functional teams
- Analytical capabilities in cost modeling, pricing analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiation planning
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while focusing on compliance, governance, and business outcomes
- Familiarity with supplier relationship management (SRM), procurement best practices, and category management methodologies
- Experience in a global matrix organization with cross-cultural stakeholder and supplier management
- Familiarity with procurement platforms, Microsoft Office tools, data analytics, and AI-enabled sourcing solutions is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Laptop support with ordering needed
- Inclusive culture and respect for uniqueness
- Recruitment process support and an inclusive candidate experience