Strategic Tech Sourcing Architect

Headfirst-B.v.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Headfirst-B.v. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Professional to lead complex technology category strategies and 3rd party expense management. The role focuses on Global Technology Services, IT Management, and supplier negotiations to drive cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of advanced sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and proven success negotiating SaaS and cloud contracts in a global environment. This contract-to-full-time role is based in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience with mastery of strategic technology focused procurement principles, practices, and models.
• Deep understanding of technology sourcing principles, sourcing methodologies, and contract law.
• Proven track record with clearly articulated examples of negotiating SaaS and Cloud based enterprise business applications at scale in a global environment
• Ability to concisely convey contracting options and recommended path forward in summary fashion

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Planning: Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends.
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including cost reduction targets, supplier selection criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear sourcing requirements.
• RFx Management: Lead the design and execution of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
• Analyze supplier responses, evaluate proposals based on price, quality, delivery, and other relevant factors.
• Supplier Negotiation: Develops negotiation strategies and leads negotiations of complex contract provisions; conduct complex contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and manage master agreements, including legal terms and conditions.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategic sourcing initiatives; utilize total cost of ownership analysis.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate sourcing strategies and progress to internal stakeholders, including senior management.
• Project Management Skills: Lead and manage complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion; manage project timelines and drive completion under limited supervision.
• Workplace Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Adhere to HSE obligations and promote safe practices.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Negotiation

RFI/RFP Management

Data Analysis

Job description

Headfirst-B.v. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Professional to lead complex technology category strategies and 3rd party expense management. The role focuses on Global Technology Services, IT Management, and supplier negotiations to drive cost savings.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of advanced sourcing experience, strong analytical skills, and proven success negotiating SaaS and cloud contracts in a global environment. This contract-to-full-time role is based in San Diego, CA.