Procurement Specialist

Strategic Software Sourcing/Procurement Professional Services Location: Seattle, WA or Bay Area, CA Responsibility Develop and implement category management plans and sourcing strategies to negotiate and ensure cost savings/avoidance and performance targets are achieved Establish and lead cross functional teams of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and execute supplier initiatives that create value, improve quality, and reduce risk 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 Support RFx efforts by leading project teams through supplier selection processes 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 Experience Basic 8+ 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 Extensive negotiation and contract management experience Customer service focus, communication skills, and attention to detail Category management plan development and execution experience 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr