Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Professional Services
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CohereEnterprise AI
United States, CanadaContractMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8-10 years
- Required Skills
- Financial analysisMarket Research
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business or related field.
- 8-10 years of progressive procurement experience.
- Proven experience leading Procurement for Professional Services categories.
- Strong Strategic Sourcing and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Experience with supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management.
- Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills for supplier selection.
- Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (Omnea preferred).
- Experience with P2P (procure to pay) processes.
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Manage Procurement & Sourcing activities for Professional Services categories including Consulting, Marketing, Legal, Communications and other external services.
- Lead and manage the complete RFP/RFQ process from development through vendor evaluation and selection.
- Develop and implement category management strategies across Professional Services.
- Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and supplier benchmarking.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and track savings realization.
- Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams like FP&A, Accounting, and Legal to align Procurement strategies with Business objectives.
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