Key Responsibilities
• Lead sourcing and procurement for IT categories supporting engineering and enterprise needs
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk
• Partner with R&D, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and specifications
• Conduct supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing, and contract negotiations
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, and value creation
• Monitor market trends and benchmark pricing to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with Cadence procurement policies and processes
• Support efficient Procure-to-pay workflows, including purchase request (PR) creation and physical delivery tracking
• Improve visibility and accuracy across procurement and goods receipt processes
Qualifications
• Bachelor''s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, with strong exposure to IT categories
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing suppliers
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance cost, risk, and operational needs
• Experience in sourcing IT hardware, software, SaaS
• Experience supporting technical or engineering stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with procurement systems and sourcing tools
Preferred Experience
• Experience sourcing software, hardware, or data center services in a high-tech environment
• Familiarity with software licensing models and supplier agreements
• Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
What Success Looks Like
• Seamless support for engineering and IT procurement needs
• Improved supplier performance and reduced risk
• Consistent delivery of savings and cost efficiency
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership
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- Dice Id: saicon
- Position Id: 26-74570
- Posted 4 hours ago
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