Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contingent Workforce & Technology (Remote)

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for a large, global B2B high-tech company. This role will be responsible for achieving annual savings targets along with building strong relationships with their internal business units. You will drive enterprise-wide sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and delivery of technology-related spend categories. This will also include leadership and direction in support of the company’s contingent workforce, temp labor, consulting, professional services, legal, finance, HR, and tax.

This is a 3-month contract (Extension and conversion possible). 40 hours per week remote role in the US, with preference for PST candidates.

This is a W2 employee of Stage 4 Solutions. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance within the Professional Services categories; manage and execute appropriate sourcing processes and procedures.
• Category Management and Contract Execution: Partner with internal (commercial and technical) stakeholders on clarifying short and long-term sourcing requirements while leading the development of supplier negotiation strategies. Own opportunity assessment and initiation through contract execution.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Commercial Lead across company supplier profile. Craft unique supplier strategies that align to stakeholders’ requirements.
• RFx Management: Supplier interface for all RFI, RFP, and RFQs. Conduct proper TCO Modeling of RFx proposals, present RFx results to stakeholders, and drive towards the closure of a sourcing decision.
• Competitive Benchmarking and Market Research: Stay up to date on all colocation market dynamics to ensure the Category is properly managed. Guide stakeholders on changes in market dynamics.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure Sustainability data (carbon impact) is measured and gathered. Drive colocation suppliers towards improving Sustainability efforts.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience within the professional services market landscape, preparing cost models, negotiating with suppliers, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders and Executive Leadership.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain processes, with analytical and results-focused approach.
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with the sourcing landscape.
• First-class professional and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with diverse internal and external resources and groups.
• Expert knowledge of office productivity software and tools and website proposal software.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of the RFP process and standard business practices and procedures.
• Both strategic and tactical sourcing experience.
• Ability to articulate category strategies.
• Category strategy is nice to have but not necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
  
  

Please submit your resume to our network at https://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/ (apply to the Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contingent Workforce & Technology (Remote)

role).

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Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates’ qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $65.55/hr. - $70.55/hr.