Execute strategic sourcing activities end-to-end (RFx processes, price negotiations, contract renewals, etc.) to secure favorable business and commercial terms.
Develop strategic partnerships with business stakeholders (i.e. Sales, Technology, Events, HR, etc.) to understand and support key initiatives.
Perform total cost of ownership evaluations, supply-market research and pricing audits for the pursuit of continuous cost and performance improvements.
Manage purchasing and contracting workflows within Sword’s Procure-to-Pay system.
Support the execution of spend management projects that accomplish key objectives (i.e. cost savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility & control of expenditures).

Requirements

8+ years relevant experience, specifically in developing strategic sourcing methodologies, leading cost optimization projects, and managing contract negotiations.
Experience supporting a range of spend categories, especially in Software, Events, Professional Services, and Facilities.
Track record of improving efficiencies, scaling operations, and minimizing organizational risk in a high growth business environment.
Excellent partner relationship management with internal stakeholders and vendors from developing new relationships to managing complex, ongoing partnerships.
Familiarity using P2P Tools (Coupa, Zip, Airbase, etc.) Google Workspaces, MacOS, Notion, and Jira.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance
Meal allowance
Equity shares
Remote work allowance
Flexible working hours
Work from home
Discretionary vacation
Snacks and beverages
English class

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcost optimizationcontract negotiationstotal cost of ownership evaluationssupply-market researchpricing auditsspend managementsupplier managementrisk managementprocess effectiveness

Soft Skills

partner relationship managementstakeholder engagementcommunicationcollaborationnegotiationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipstrategic thinkingadaptability