Ursus, Inc. · 1 week ago
Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub Category Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$74/hr - $84/hr
10+ years expUrsus, Inc. is partnering with a cutting-edge fintech organization that utilizes blockchain technology to democratize the global economy. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub-Category Lead to develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical spend categories, optimize supplier portfolios, and drive cost savings while ensuring technology investments are scalable and efficient.
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Responsibilities
Lead category-level strategic planning efforts through a heavy focus on sourcing (via best-in-class sourcing methodologies), contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and ongoing management and performance of supplier relationships
Drive adoption of external best practices, leveraging market intelligence, your network, and internal data to evolve sourcing posture
Establish partnerships with important senior business partners aimed at identifying, understanding, and supporting their roadmap
Own and execute high-stakes negotiations in collaboration with business partners (e.g., ELAs, cloud commitments, license agreements), using advanced levers like benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting
Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs without compromising supply assurance or quality
Lead end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including selection, onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding, with a focus on risk mitigation and value creation
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX, TPRM, and audit requirements, integrating sourcing processes into the broader risk and governance framework
Mentor and support junior sourcing team members, sharing knowledge and helping build a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement
Contribute to team- and org-wide sourcing capability, sharing negotiation tactics, commercial frameworks, and best-in-class sourcing methodologies
Qualification
Required
10+ years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience, with at least 5 years in a Technology Category Management role
Proven track record in contract negotiations, software optimization initiatives, and achieving measurable cost savings
Expertise in leveraging data and financial models to drive sourcing strategy, performance measurement, and ROI
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Proven ability to manage complex processes across a series of business partners
Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as app rationalization and license optimization
Proven track record of achieving strong year-over-year savings, expertise in contract negotiations, and delivering measurable, valuable results aligned with organizational KPIs
Expertise in building sourcing strategies that tie directly to business goals, with a focus on TCO, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Ability to successfully navigate unstructured and fast-paced environments while garnering trust with internal customers
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, and Engineering, at senior levels
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Commuter
401K benefits with company matching
Company
Ursus, Inc.
Ursus, Inc., has been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for four consecutive years as the fastest-growing technical and creative staffing firm in the United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.45M2017-12-20Angel· $0.1M
2016-01-14Angel· $0.35M
Leadership Team
Jon Beck
Founder & CEO
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