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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation, with a strong focus on managing commercial outcomes for technology spend, including cloud and SaaS agreements. Proficient in collaborating cross-functionally with senior management and legal teams to structure and negotiate complex contracts.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingVendor NegotiationContract ManagementAI FluencyCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Negotiation SkillsCommercial Contract TermsSaaS AgreementsCloud AgreementsMSAsOrder FormsDPAsSOWsLicensing ModelsProposal Comparison
Soft Skills
Self-StarterProblem-SolvingDriveProactivity
Tools & Technologies
AI-Assisted Sourcing WorkflowsLLM AssistantsContract Redlining
Industry Keywords
High-Growth TechFintechVendor SelectionCompetitive SourcingProcurement Requests
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Negotiate directly with vendors and manage commercial outcomes on technology spend, including cloud, AI/LLM, data, security, and SaaS vendors
- Lead end-to-end negotiations for new vendors and renewals
- Structure deals involving renewal uplift caps, usage and true-up mechanics, ramp schedules, termination rights, and auto-renewal protections
- Run competitive sourcing and build business cases for vendor selection and consolidation
- Build and share repeatable AI-assisted sourcing workflows for proposal comparison, price benchmarking, contract redlining, and negotiation preparation
- Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and InfoSec teams to evaluate vendors and structure commercial terms
- Serve as the primary vendor contact for contractual matters and escalation point for employees communicating with vendor sales representatives
- Drive timely review and approval of procurement requests, aligning key stakeholders including the C-suite
- Participate in the standard interview process, including AI-assisted screening, Talent Partner, Hiring Manager, team, and executive interviews
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of strategic sourcing or direct vendor negotiation experience, ideally in a high-growth tech or fintech company
- Self-starter who identifies problems and comes with solutions
- Ability to work cross-functionally with senior management
- Strong negotiation skills and a track record negotiating six- and seven-figure software, SaaS, or cloud agreements
- Understanding of commercial contract terms including MSAs, order forms, DPAs, SOWs, and licensing models
- Comfort marking up contracts with Legal
- Hands-on AI fluency, including use of LLM assistants and agents
- Drive and proactivity
- Currently authorized to work lawfully in the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Stock options
- Health benefits from Day 1
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Remote-friendly (US)
- Flexible time off (FTO)
- Opportunities for growth
- High-growth, mission-driven, inclusive culture
- AI-assisted initial screen and structured interview process
