Overview
On Site
$30 - $35 hr
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 4+ mo(s)
Skills
SOFTWARE
SUPPLIER
NEGOTIATION
PROCUREMENT
CONTRACT
Job Details
Payrate: $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Summary:
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. This individual will negotiate, administer, and manage the full range of commercial contracts focusing on client software and SaaS needs. The Commodity Manager will also manage the overall business-to-business relationships between and strategic software suppliers through day-to-day interactions and supplier business reviews, while achieving cost-effective procurement decisions for the company.
This position will be in San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, ID, Bellevue, WA or a remote reporting into the Director of Software on the Technology Sourcing Team.
Responsibilities:
Must have skills:
Teachable skills:
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
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Summary:
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. This individual will negotiate, administer, and manage the full range of commercial contracts focusing on client software and SaaS needs. The Commodity Manager will also manage the overall business-to-business relationships between and strategic software suppliers through day-to-day interactions and supplier business reviews, while achieving cost-effective procurement decisions for the company.
This position will be in San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, ID, Bellevue, WA or a remote reporting into the Director of Software on the Technology Sourcing Team.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and implement software related supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
- Good understanding of business contract law, and experience with negotiating contracts for the licensing of software; both SaaS and conventional.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems.
- Implement integration efforts related to M&A activity for software categories
- Influence cross-functional organizations while enhancing strong internal relationships to meet business requirements and cost objectives.
- Responsible for supplier management within the software category with the objective to monitor and improving supplier performance where applicable.
Must have skills:
- Experience procuring tech sourcing items for a large fortune 500 company (software, telecom, hardware, etc.) for this position software would be ideal for the position.
- Must know how to build negotiation strategies and have a focus on cost saving and cost avoidance.
- Needs to be a self-starter that is not afraid to ask questions and drive results.
- The individual will need to have excellent communication skills as they will be working with suppliers and executive stakeholders. Must be a team player that enjoys partnering with others.
Teachable skills:
- Software negotiation strategies
- Software Supplier Landscape
- Org. structure, PR/PO Creation process
- Contract Management Tool
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
For information about our collection, use, and disclosure of applicant's personal information as well as applicants' rights over their personal information, please see our Privacy Policy (;/span>
Aditi Consulting LLC uses AI technology to engage candidates during the sourcing process. AI technology is used to gather data only and does not replace human-based decision making in employment decisions. By applying for this position, you agree to Aditi s use of AI technology, including calls from an AI Voice Recruiter.
#AditiConsulting
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