Software Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category management plans and sourcing strategies to negotiate and ensure cost savings/avoidance and performance targets are achieved

• Develop analytical reports on savings, metrics, and KPIs to monitor progress against objectives and key results

• Provide cross functional and top-down visibility into supplier spend and performance

• Partner closely with cross functional teams such as Legal, Information Security, and Third Party Governance in ushering agreements through the source to pay workflow while securing favorable terms/deal structures

• Manage strategic procurement engagement with one or more key business units

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of related experience in a Procurement/ Sourcing function

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent

• Experience leveraging eSourcing tools, spend analytics tools, Excel, and Google suite

• Proficiency with services and technology related governing and engagement documents

• Good negotiation and contract management experience

• Customer service focus, communication skills, and attention to detail

• Ability to lead complex sourcing events (RFP, RFI, and RFQ)

Preferred:

• Master's degree (MBA or similar)

• Procurement professional certification (e.g. CPSM, CIPS, CSP)

• Experience with Oracle or similar P2P systems, eSourcing solutions (e.g. Workday Sourcing, Levelpath)

• Experience with enterprise-scale procurement intake and workflow tools

• Results-oriented mindset. Proven track record delivering quality outcomes for partners

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience using Tableau or other data visualization tools

• Ability to lead complex initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross functional partners and project management skills