IT Sourcing Manager Job at Motion Recruitment, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Our client, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is actively looking for an IT Sourcing Manager to join their Indirect Procurement team in Palo Alto, CA! There is a strong preference for candidates to be able to go into the office on a hybrid schedule, especially if they are interested in converting to FTE.

***This is a 6 month initial contract with the intent to convert to FTE if performance is strong***

This role will be managing the company's IT Software category and will oversee all commercial aspects of new business awards and renewals, present contract award recommendations to senior leadership, negotiate software licensing cost & agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery
  • Conduct spend analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess software performance, and ensuring suppliers meet company cost, quality, and timeline objectives
  • Own the end-to-end sourcing process, driving both operational excellence and strategic supplier engagement

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience
  • 8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in a indirect procurement environment
  • Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience – Coupa preferred
  • Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience – Ironclad preferred
  • Effective communication skills and customer service approach

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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