Strategic Sourcing Associate

TL;DR

Strategic Sourcing Associate (IT Procurement): Responsible for the procurement and strategic development of materials/services commodities within the organization with an accent on vendor management, cost savings, and compliance. Focus on negotiating contracts, conducting RFI/RFP processes, and ensuring alignment with business needs and policies.

Location: Remote US

Company

hirify.global delivers innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain a portfolio of vendor agreements and supplier relationships.
• Implement global sourcing and supplier strategies in correlation with market trends and business needs.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to drive cost reductions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to draft and negotiate MSAs and SOWs.
• Conduct RFI/RFP processes and supplier selection to achieve cost targets.
• Conduct commodity and supplier analysis to identify potential opportunities and risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Purchasing as a Buyer, preferably in IT Procurement.
• Working knowledge of NDAs, MSAs, EULAs, SOWs and DPAs.
• Demonstrate understanding of legal terminology, contracts, and contract redlining.
• Excel, MS Office Suite intermediate skills a must.

Nice to have

• Experience in effectively managing supplier relationships.
• Experience in negotiating contracts relating to corporate business units.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Foundational project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven organization empowering you to build a fulfilling career.
• Committed to employees’ total well-being.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible workplace and opportunities for professional growth.