Strategic Sourcing Partner I

Bill Rate with MSP fee removed :

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Would you like supplier engagement? : Yes, Jones, Brian (

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Will you schedule your own interviews in Fieldglass or would you like to opt-in for StaffUp support with scheduling? StaffUp support

Aside from the job description, can you provide an overview of what a day for this contractor will look like? NR : Support the procurement teams, help with Supplier Onboarding, Supplier renewals (with Business Partner and Supplier), PR / PO / Coupa approvals. Will help with Mergers and acquisitions and Generative AI (above scope)

Must have skills : Purchasing background, General Supplier Knowledge - Industry, Salesforce Technology, Coupa or purchase tools

Teachable skills : Tools - S360, Coupa, Slack

How quickly are you looking to interview / hire? As soon as I can.

I understand this is approximately a 12 month contract. Any possibility of extension or going perm? No

This role is located in Indiana - Indianapolis.

Can this position be fully remote? YES

Any specific time zones this candidate will need to work to accommodate? US Mostly.

How many interview rounds and will there be any assessments? 2 / 3

Years of Experience :

How many years of experience would you consider overqualified? 10+

How many years of experience would you consider underqualified? 2

Any other critical details to note for our suppliers? Requirements are in the job description.

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The Commodity Manager is an individual contributor who is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as recommending product innovations based on improving technology. This individual will negotiate, administer, and manage the full range of commercial contracts focusing on client software and SaaS needs. The Commodity Manager will also manage the overall business-to-business relationships between Salesforce and strategic software suppliers through day-to-day interactions and supplier business reviews, while achieving cost-effective procurement decisions for the company.

This position will be remote US location reporting into the Director of Software on the Technology Sourcing Team.

Performance Objectives :

" Direct and implement software related supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness.

" Good understanding of business contract law, and experience with negotiating contracts for the licensing of software; both SaaS and conventional.

" Documented results with implementing standard procurement best practices, building strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers, and consulting on procurement best practices for cross-functional project teams.

" Utilize RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quote) techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage.

" Implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems.

" Implement integration efforts related M&A activity for software categories

" Influence cross-functional organizations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives.

" Responsible for supplier management within the software category with objective to monitor and improve supplier performance where applicable.