This sourcing professional will collaborate with a variety of business unit stakeholders to identify opportunity, develop sourcing strategy and execute on core initiatives focused on Cohesity’s software, SaaS and cloud investment.
It will be important for the individual in this role to create balance between managing daily sourcing activity and delivering on higher priority initiatives.
Drive development and execution of high impact strategic sourcing projects and initiatives ensuring alignment with the overall priorities and objectives of Cohesity.
Gather and use data analytics, industry benchmarking and strategic sourcing methodologies to identify sourcing opportunity, develop and execute on sourcing strategies.
Develop and present annual category sourcing plans complete with savings target, benchmarking, evaluation metrics; and deliver on the same annually.
Develop and maintain a preferred supply base for the assigned categories of spend globally.
Lead negotiations with suppliers on a variety of contracts, working across functions to ensure maximum value and minimum risk to Cohesity.
Manage strategic supplier relationships with cross functional/cross business impact covering multiple geographies.
Contract development and negotiation – draft and negotiate contract terms for Cohesity’s commercial benefit while mitigating legal and contractual risk for the company.
Actively monitor and evaluate savings targets with a focus on contributing to and delivering on category goals quarterly/annually.
Actively coach, develop sourcing team members to advance sourcing expertise and delivery for the company.

Requirements

8+ years relevant strategic sourcing experience in the categories referenced above; demonstrating experience with enterprise cloud and software suppliers.
Effective time and work-load management; ability to manage daily projects while prioritizing higher return initiatives.
Demonstrated track record of identifying, developing and executing high impact sourcing strategies.
Ability to communicate, influence and establish collaborations at all levels in an organization.
Strong business insight, including good strategy, financial and operational skills.
Solid project management skills to drive and close multiple complex, high risk projects across business functions and geographies.
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate large volume, high risk deals independently.
Strong supplier management skills / SRM experience.
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.

Benefits

health and wellness benefits
vacation
paid holidays and refresh days
401(k) retirement plan
life and disability insurance coverages

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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