Strategic Procurement Leader

Burnett Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Silicon Valley is seeking a Procurement or Strategic Sourcing expert to enhance their innovative team. The role includes developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a keen interest in data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, payments, and cryptocurrencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and enhance competitive bidding.
• Foster supplier relationships and streamline procurement processes.
• Conduct market research and manage supplier selection through RFPs.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Data-driven Decision Making

Change Management

Communication

Market Research

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Our client is a top-tier organization with an outstanding environment. This is a great place to work!

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Procurement or Strategic Sourcing expert to support an innovative team that assists internal departments working with emerging technology companies in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. The Supplier Sourcing team will facilitate the adoption of the latest procurement methods for hardware, software, professional services, facilities, and technology services globally.

The ideal candidate will be a procurement professional skilled in navigating and collaborating across multiple teams, building strong stakeholder relationships, and negotiating effectively, especially within the payments or related sectors. Comfort with data-driven decision making is essential.

Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, enhancing competitive bidding, fostering supplier relationships, and streamlining processes. The role involves market research, managing supplier selection through RFPs, and supporting scalable, automated financial processes to influence the company's bottom line.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Preferred: experience in supplier sourcing, payments, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
• Strong influencing and change management skills, capable of handling complexity and multiple priorities.
• Quick learner with a keen interest in global supplier best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Additional Information

Join a premier company recognized as a leader in its space, offering an outstanding environment.