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Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Specialist: 25-03910Akraya Inc • Mountain View, California, United States
Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Specialist: 25-03910

Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Specialist: 25-03910

Akraya Inc • Mountain View, California, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$50.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Primary Skills: Sourcing (Expert), Negotiation (Advanced), ERP Systems (Intermediate), Contract Management (Expert), Analytical (Advanced)

Contract Type: W2

Duration:5 months

Location: MTV,CA (#LI-Hybrid)

Pay Range:$50-$53 Per Hour

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JOB SUMMARY:


This pivotal role aims to streamline and fortify the procurement process, focusing on creating and nurturing strategic relationships with essential suppliers while ensuring the organization's procurement activities are aligned with its financial and operational objectives. The ideal candidate will spearhead efforts in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and cost management to support various internal needs. With a strong emphasis on efficiency, compliance, and value creation, this position is geared towards optimizing our supply chain and procurement strategies.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Act as the primary liaison for developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including vendor security screenings, contract reviews and negotiations, and the execution of RFI/RFPs.
  • Conduct thorough price benchmarking and cost analysis to ensure competitive pricing and cost-efficiency.
  • Employ strategic sourcing practices for lower dollar and lower risk purchases.
  • Coordinate with multiple internal teams to ensure procurement activities align with broader organizational goals.


Must have Skills

  • Proficiency in ERP and Source-to-Pay tools.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and experience in financial modeling.

Industry Experience Required:


Prior experience in strategic sourcing or contract management within fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments is required.


ABOUT AKRAYA


Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

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Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Specialist: 25-03910 • Mountain View, California, United States

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