Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst

Headstart- Yes - exclusive to us for contract
Recruiter on the call: Danielle Avrill
Client Job Title: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
Hourly: PR:60-85
Hours: 40 hours (no overtime needed) - will need to be okay with working from coast-coast

• About a 3-month contract-- no possibility to convert as of now

Interview Process: 3/4 virtual rounds
Background Check: yes, through us
Job Location: remote - ideally sits on the east coast, needs to be open to occasional earlier calls to accommodate in Dublin and Tel Aviv
WFH situation: remote
Industry: SaaS company
Team Size: Individual contributor-- collaborates with 3/4 other sourcing managers
Who does this job report to: David Willoughby
Why open: need a backfill for Lukas for His LOA on Parental leave
Backstory/Recruiting for candidate insight: exclusive position for us, no other vendor is working on this. This is slightly different than the other sourcing manager role I just put out. This person will be doing more data-oversight, analytical, administrative work and SOX compliance. So, looking for a less "high level" profile than the other in terms of exec. communication. But the actual skillsets and backgrounds they are look for in each role are very similar. Still looking for a high-level TRUE contractor to fill the gap while Lukas is gone on Parental leave for 3/4 months. Needs a proven track record in handling the procurement process for a High-Tech company.

Must see in Marketing Notes:

• First and most important they need to have experience in strategic sourcing and data analytics for G&A/ Financial sourcing for a high-tech firm.
• Proven track record in procurement analysis, SOX compliance, cost management and strategy within the tech industry.
• Someone with experience in contract and data management for a high-tech company
• Years of experience - at least 5+ yrs - someone who can step in and hit the ground running, take care of the work and fill the gaps. Doesn't need any hand holding to get them started.
• Experience with ZIP is a plus
• KEY SOFT SKILLS:
  • highly detailed oriented, values accuracy and efficiency
  • Fast paced person who thrives in demanding workflows.
  • Good People skills-- won't be presenting to the CFO but needs to be outgoing and proactive, for working with clients and internal stakeholders.

Do not submit: If they do not have experience running managed sourcing for fast paced Tech company or lack experience with procurement and data management/ analysis. Don't want to see someone in manufacturing or pharma due to difference in workflows.
Job Details:
Day-to-day summary: managing all the intake of every request, reviewing the details, making sure, and responsible for commercial negotiations only- highly collaborative between legal and security as needed and communication back to business requestors
Responsible for getting deal from start to finish
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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
Contract - 40 hours a week
Remote - EST CST
Pay Rate: $65-$85
Must:

• 6-10 years of procurement experience, with expertise strategic sourcing in G&A, Finance & Facilities and procurement anaysis.
• Support formal RFP/RFQ initiatives, including vendor evaluations, stakeholder coordination, scorecard development.
• Proven track record in management and analysis of G&A, financial, and facilities contracts at a high-tech company.
• Proven track record in procurement analysis, SOX compliance, cost management and strategy within the tech industry.
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices, negotiations, and supplier management within the High-Tech Industry
• Ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business objectives

Description: Org is a category-defining, high-growth AI SaaS company, and we're looking for a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Analyst to support strategic sourcing across the G&A organization, including, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, and Facilities. This role will manage end-to-end requests processing for various purchase types, such as, SaaS and SaaS renewals, contingent labor, benefits, professional services, technology equipment, benefits, workplace services and other operational purchases.

You will partner closely with leaders across the functions you manage, and collaborate with partners within the procurement ecosystem, including Corp IT, Legal, Security, FP&A and business owners / requesters. Success in this role requires strong commercial judgment, solid experience in enterprise software and SaaS agreements and services contracting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Sourcing & Procurement: Lead end-to-end sourcing for new purchases, renewals, expansions, and vendor transitions. Emphasis on G&A and Finance
• Deal Management: Monitor progress of assigned deals ensuring actions and follow-ups by Facilities, Security, Business Owners, Finance, and/or vendors.
• Negotiate & Execute Agreements: Partner with Finance Business Partners, Facilities Management, and Information Security to structure contracts, including pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), and statements of work (SOWs).
• Supplier Management: Negotiate agreements, including pricing, licensing, SLAs, privacy, security, and commercial protections
• Financial Oversight: Ensure accurate cost tracking, contract compliance, and seamless approval and payment processes.
• Strategic Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiency improvements in sourcing decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Support formal RFP/RFQ initiatives, including vendor evaluations, stakeholder coordination, scorecard development, and executive recommendation summaries
• Cross-Category Support: Assist with other procurement areas as needed.