Strategic Sourcing - Commodities Specialist I

Job Description: As part of creating and delivering its groundbreaking products, Client contracts with a number of vendors for its internal usage of products and services. The Sourcing Contract Specialist will be responsible for negotiating and contracting for a variety of categories including IT, Consulting, Legal, HR, Marketing and Sales with a focus on privacy (DPA/DTA) to protect Client employee and customer information.

Responsibilities: Negotiating contract documents, using company-approved template agreements. Stays abreast of new law, regulation, and contract trends for potential impact on functional and broader organizational goals and objectives. On-going tracking and management of supplier agreements, including entering contracts into contracts database and change control management, renewals, issue escalation and vendor dispute resolution.

Requirements: At least 5-7 years extensive experience negotiating vendor agreements/contracts Good understanding of software licensing models, including subscription models for SaaS products. Familiarity with Data Privacy terms requirement preferred. Good working knowledge of contracts, terms and conditions. Demonstrated experience in working with the legal team. Strong business acumen, including good strategy, financial and operational skills. Great project management skills to drive negotiations to a successful and timely conclusion. Excellent communication and process development skills. Ability to influence all levels of an organization from engineers / product managers, to C-level executives. EducationBS (Business or Engineering)Purchasing or Sourcing certification preferred