Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a Contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in San Jose, CA .

Responsibilities :

• Lead sourcing projects, liaise with internal teams and suppliers, build strong relationships with senior partners, seek value-creating opportunities, oversee contract obligations, demonstrate expertise in market trends, develop and coordinate RFx activity, liaise with Legal for risk mitigation, report progress weekly, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the strategic direction of sourcing/procurement initiatives.

Required Skills:

• 2-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement in indirect services
• Deep market knowledge of contracting trends
• Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles, excellent emotional intelligence, growth mentality
• Mastery of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis
• High attention to detail, exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize and present complex matters, willingness to train and educate users, and effective workload management
• A bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or similar (preference: MBA or JD). Additional certification on supply chain or procurement space is a plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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