<p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>The Commodity Manager is an individual contributor who is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as recommending product innovations based on improving technology. </li><li>This candidate will negotiate, administer, and manage the full range of commercial contracts focusing on client software and SaaS needs. </li><li>The Commodity Manager will also manage the overall business-to-business relationships between Client and strategic software suppliers through day-to-day interactions and supplier business reviews, while achieving cost-effective procurement decisions for the company. </li><li>This position will be located in San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, ID, Bellevue, WA or a remote US location reporting into the Director of Software on the Technology Sourcing Team. </li></ul> <p>Performance Objectives:</p> <ul> <li>Direct and implement software related supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness. </li><li>Good understanding of business contract law, and experience with negotiating contracts for the licensing of software; both SaaS and conventional. </li><li>Documented results with implementing standard procurement best practices, building strong relationships with internal customers and suppliers, and consulting on procurement best practices for cross-functional project teams. </li><li>Utilize RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quote) techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. </li><li>Implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems. </li><li>Implement integration efforts related M&A activity for software categories </li><li>Influence cross-functional organizations while enhancing strong internal relationships in order to meet business requirements and cost objectives. </li><li>Responsible for supplier management within the software category with objective to monitor and improve supplier performance where applicable. </li></ul> <p>Must have skills:</p> <ul> <li>Experience procuring tech sourcing items for a large fortune 500 company (software, telecom, hardware, etc.) for this position software experience would be ideal for the position. </li><li>Must know how to build negotiation strategies and have a focus on cost saving and cost avoidance. </li><li>Needs to be a self starter that is not afraid to ask questions and drive results. </li><li>The candidate will need to have excellent communication skills as they will be working with suppliers and executive stakeholders. </li><li>Must be a team player that enjoys partnering with others. </li></ul> <p>Teachable Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Software negotiation strategies, Software Supplier Landscape, Client Org. structure, PR/PO Creation process, Contract Management Tool </li></ul> <p>Optional skills:</p> <ul> <li>People leader, finance, MBA, IT, technology experience </li></ul> <p>Pay Range: $35- $38/hr w2</p> <p>The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.</p>