Strategic Tech Sourcing Lead | Category Expert (Hybrid)

Spectraforce Technologies

Oakland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 83,000 - 138,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Category Leader, Expert in Oakland, CA for a 3+ month hybrid assignment. Responsibilities include market research, category planning, supplier performance reviews, and cross-functional leadership in strategic sourcing.

The role demands strong negotiation skills and experience with software, hardware, and telecom sourcing. The position emphasizes building strategic supplier relationships and driving ongoing value discovery across Tier 1 and 2 IT suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Sourcing lifecycle management experience with cost savings.
  • Experience negotiating contracts and terms.
  • Experience managing software, hardware, and/or telecom sourcing.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts market research and supplier risk analysis.
  • Creates and maintains category plans.
  • Develops and reviews supplier performance data.
  • Develops strategic relationships with Tier 1 and 2 IT suppliers.
  • Leads cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing and negotiation planning.
  • Develops category strategies for medium complexity spend.
  • Maintains awareness of industry trends and market dynamics.
  • Acts as subject matter expert for designated commodities.

Skills

Sourcing lifecycle management
Negotiation skills
Cost savings
Software procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Masters Degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Category Leader, Expert in Oakland, CA for a 3+ month hybrid assignment. Responsibilities include market research, category planning, supplier performance reviews, and cross-functional leadership in strategic sourcing.

The role demands strong negotiation skills and experience with software, hardware, and telecom sourcing. The position emphasizes building strategic supplier relationships and driving ongoing value discovery across Tier 1 and 2 IT suppliers.

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