Motion Recruitment · 3 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $65/hr
8+ years expMotion Recruitment is a vehicle automaker and automotive technology company seeking a Senior Project Manager. The role involves overseeing commercial aspects of new business awards, negotiating software licensing agreements, and managing strategic suppliers to ensure performance and value delivery.
Information TechnologyRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Seth McCullough
Responsibilities
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
Responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery
Qualification
Required
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
Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines
Able to work well with others in a team environment
Effective communication skills and customer service approach
Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
Highly accurate and detail-oriented
Preferred
Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience – Coupa preferred
Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience – Ironclad preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Company
Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment, a Kelly® Company, delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Littlejohn & Co
2024-05-03Acquired
2018-04-30Private Equity
1998-06-04Private Equity
Leadership Team
Beth Gilfeather
CEO
Brad Page, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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