Strategic Sourcing Lead

2 weeks ago


Milpitas, California, United States Valiantica Inc Full time
Position Overview:
As a Strategic Sourcing Lead at Valiantica Inc, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our procurement processes and supplier relationships. Your expertise in sourcing and contract management will drive value across our technology product and service categories.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Commodity Management: Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, including managing supplier relationships and conducting comprehensive market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including IT and Legal, to align business needs with procurement strategies, ensuring that all stakeholder requirements are met.
3. Proposal Evaluation: Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, utilizing effective scoring criteria to evaluate supplier proposals in compliance with company policies.
4. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate favorable terms in commercial procurement agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), balancing business objectives with legal considerations.
5. Category Strategy Development: Formulate and implement category strategies that maximize value in technology procurement, while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
6. Market Intelligence: Conduct thorough research on market trends and cost drivers to inform procurement decisions and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in indirect strategic sourcing within a multinational organization, particularly in software and hardware sectors.
- MBA or equivalent degree preferred.
- Proven skills in contract negotiation and vendor management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.

Core Competencies:
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent negotiation skills with a deep understanding of technology contracts and cost structures.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Technical Proficiency:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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