Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Redaptive Sustainability Services, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity plan

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Commuter benefits

Gym access

Job summary

Redaptive Sustainability Services, LLC in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to partner with Category Management, develop cost models, map supplier coverage, and produce reports on sourcing activities and impacts.

You will influence price negotiations through data analysis, monitor market trends, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive efficiencies aligned with company goals. This hybrid role reports to the Category Management Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in category management/supply chain management/operations or project management role.
• Strong technical skills and ability in operational systems and tools (ERP/CRM/workflow automation).
• Advanced to expert experience in Excel and data manipulation to create impactful tool sets.
• Travel: This role does not involve international travel.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Spend contract management and tracking.
• Contract Negotiation for optimized spend control.
• Lead and manage new vendor onboarding for indirect spending.
• General PO creation and PO support.
• Backup and support other Sourcing activities (category management, procurement, compliance).
• Complete market analysis and research for indirect spend categories (e.g. technology costs).
• Communicate market opportunities and risks to internal stakeholders based on material costs.
• Cost modeling for various categories (lighting, solar, HVAC, data).
• Supplier coverage mapping and data analysis/report generation.
• MFX line strategy insight.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Vendor onboarding

Cost modeling

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

CRM software

Workflow automation tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Position Summary

Redaptive is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will partner with Category Management to develop and refine cost models supporting each of our go-to-market categories, map supply chain regional and capacity coverage, and create reports/summaries of current Sourcing activities and associated impacts to the company. Additionally, you will use your excellent communication skills, data analysis experience, and industry knowledge to monitor trends and feedstock indices to influence price negotiations. You will also partner with internal stakeholders to develop to drive efficiencies and positively influence company objectives. This position reports to the Category Management Lead. Redaptive is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Redaptive’s programs help many of the world’s most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, save money, lower carbon emissions, and meet sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios. This position is located in Denver, Colorado under our hybrid work plicy.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Indirect Spend contract management. Track all active and expiring contracts and work with the functional teams to support renewals and contract management.
• Contract Negotiation for optimized spend control
• Lead and manage new vendor onboarding for indirect spending
• General POcreation and PO support
• Backup and support other Sourcing related activities – category management, procurement, system compliance and reporting.
• Complete market analysis and research for indirect spend categories (i.e. technology costs)
• Communicate market opportunities and risks to internal stakeholders based on fluctuations in material costs.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job Duty Cost modeling (lighting, solar, HVAC, data) - 40%
• Supplier coverage mapping - 25%
• Data analysis/report generation - 25%
• MFX line strategy insight - 10%

Required Abilities and Skills

• Excellent contract management and negotiation skills
• Maintain a sense of urgency and focus. Great at follow up and driving resolution
• Excellent presentation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Highly proficient data analysis and manipulation to create actionable tools
• Experience/exposure in any of the following: Lighting, HVAC, electrical, building engineering, building construction, metering, manufacturing, or other related industries.
• Exceptional understanding of supply chain principles and sourcing fundamentals.
• Organized with an eye for detail.
• Follow-up and drive tasks to completion.
• Experience with both commodity and service offerings is a plus.
• Passionate about Redaptive’s mission to transform the way resources are consumed, making buildings better for people, the planet, and the bottom line.
• Experience working with US-based companies and cultures preferably in a US/India Structure.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in category management/supply chain management/operations or project management role.
• Strong technical skills and ability in operational systems and tools, such as ERP systems, CRM software, workflow automation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Advanced to expert experience in Excel (and other database software) to manipulate large data sets into impactful tool sets
• Travel: This role does not involve any international travel.

The Perks

• Annual bonus, subject to company and individual performance
• Equity plan participation
• Company-subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Flexible Time Off
• Expected annual salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (subject to adjustment for relevant experience, skills, geo location)
• Commuter benefits: reimbursed parking, free RTD pass
• Free building gym access

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities Redaptive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Redaptive helps large companies modernize their infrastructure with no upfront capital. We fund and execute energy and equipment upgrades across their real estate portfolios, then measure the results so they can reinvest savings into growth. We call it Infrastructure Monetization. Our company culture is exciting, collaborative, and fast paced. We are passionate about changing the world and helping our customers become more environmentally sustainable and profitable. From decarbonizing facilities to modernizing critical infrastructure, our work delivers measurable impact for our customers, communities, and the planet. We are looking for team members who are driven, passionate, and want to take on a diverse set of challenges to help grow a great company. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Redaptive is comprised of over 350 employees and operates across 12,000+ sites in over 10 countries. Redaptive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. For more information, visit www.redaptive.com.