Sourcing Specialist

Manpower, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company is seeking a Sourcing Operations Consultant to support procurement execution, data management, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes operational execution and analytics, collaborating with sourcing managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and process compliance across licensing and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or sourcing operations, preferably in technology or licensing environments.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills with structured tracking.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP and procurement workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple tracking tools and datasets simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong process execution.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of sourcing activities aligned with established sourcing strategies and supplier agreements.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions for licensing and reporting.
• Maintain budget and cost tracking models and perform data analysis.
• Prepare monthly reporting on license fees tied to product milestones and monitor contract obligations.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and reporting across sourcing, engineering, finance, and legal teams.

Skills

Procurement operations

Excel / data analysis

ERP systems (Oracle)

Data tracking tools

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

EDA and Third-Party IP (3PIP) Sourcing Team is seeking a Sourcing Operations Consultant to support procurement execution, data management, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding activities.

This role is focused on operational execution and analytics, working closely with sourcing managers and cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, legal, finance) to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and process compliance across complex licensing and supplier engagements.

The consultant will contribute to high-impact sourcing programs by maintaining data integrity, supporting procurement workflows, and enabling efficient execution of sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Execution & Data Operations

Support execution of sourcing activities aligned with established sourcing strategies and supplier agreements.

• Create and manage purchase requisitions for licensing and periodic reporting requirements
• Maintain budget and cost tracking models, including:
• Perform data analysis and consolidation to support roadmap planning and financial tracking
• Maintain project tracking tools for sourcing initiatives (status, deliverables, timelines)
• Prepare monthly reporting on license fees tied to product milestones
• Monitor contract lifecycle elements, including key obligations, renewals, and reporting triggers

2. Compliance & Financial Tracking

Ensure accurate tracking of financial obligations and compliance requirements associated with third-party IP and licensing.

• Track NRE, royalty, and usage-based fees to ensure alignment with contractual terms
• Maintain compliance records in internal systems
• Maintain and update third-party IP licensing database
• Support process improvements to enhance compliance tracking and reporting efficiency
• Assist with export control tracking and documentation requirements

Support onboarding and qualification of suppliers to enable sourcing activities.

• Coordinate NDA execution and tracking
• Support vendor setup and reporting within ERP system (Oracle)
• Assist with supplier onboarding workflows, ensuring completeness and data accuracy
• Maintain supplier records and support ongoing data updates

4. Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting

Support collaboration across sourcing, engineering, finance, and legal teams.

• Collect and consolidate data inputs from multiple stakeholders
• Prepare structured reports and tracking dashboards
• Support problem identification and data cleanup efforts across sourcing datasets
• Assist in tracking risks, dependencies, and outstanding actions

5. Special Projects (Supporting Role)

Provide operational and analytical support for strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Support M&A activities (Mergers and acquisitions), including:
• Data room organization and document tracking
• Supplier and contract data extraction and consolidation
• Assist with post-acquisition integration, including:
• Tracking integration actions and follow-ups
• Support other high-impact sourcing initiatives as needed

Top 5 Required Skills

1. Experience with procurement or sourcing operations (preferably in technology, semiconductor, or licensing environments. 3PIP and EDA licensing is a plus)

2. Strong proficiency in Excel / data analysis / structured tracking

3. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and procurement workflows

4. Ability to manage multiple tracking tools and datasets simultaneously

5. Detail-oriented with strong process execution and follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing operations, or supply chain support, preferably in technology or semiconductor environments
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills (large datasets, structured tracking, perform data analysis)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and procurement workflows
• Experience supporting contract tracking, licensing, or compliance processes is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects and datasets simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and execution discipline
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional, matrixed organization
• Sourcing experience with EDA tools and/or Third-Party IP (3PIP) environments is a strong plus