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Company

Coursera · 4 hours ago

Director, Vendor Management, Costing and Worldwide Sourcing

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$158K/yr - $198K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement a robust vendor management strategy aligned with Coursera’s content production and business objectives

Define detailed content units and inputs for vendors, categorized by difficulty level, and ensure deliverables meet Coursera’s quality standards

Lead the vendor bidding process, including issuing RFPs, evaluating bids, and negotiating terms to achieve cost-effective procurement without compromising quality

Collect, analyze, and synthesize vendor pricing information to establish standardized pricing frameworks for production units

Draft and finalize Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) to streamline the contracting process for content production

Reduce contracting timelines from months to weeks by implementing efficient workflows and standardized processes

Build and maintain strategic relationships with global vendors, fostering collaboration to drive quality and cost-effectiveness

Monitor vendor performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards

Track market trends and conduct benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost savings, process innovation, and vendor diversification

Collaborate with legal, finance, project management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure vendor management processes comply with company policies and strategic goals

Lead and mentor a team of vendor management professionals, providing coaching and development opportunities

Source vendors globally, leveraging connections in key regions like Asia and India to scale content production efficiently

Qualification

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Vendor ManagementGlobal SourcingContract NegotiationProcurement SoftwareMS Office SuiteInternational SourcingMaster Service AgreementsStatements of Work

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Demonstrated success in managing global vendor relationships, conducting bids, negotiating contracts, and reducing contracting timelines

Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex pricing information and make data-driven decisions

Expertise in MSAs, SOWs, and other contractual documents related to vendor agreements.

Experience in international sourcing, particularly in regions like Asia and India

Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously

Proficiency in procurement software and advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Excel

Strong leadership and team development skills

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Variable pay

Equity

Benefits

Company

Coursera

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Coursera is an online education company that partners with universities and organizations to offer classes on their platform.

Founded in 2012

Mountain View, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.coursera.org

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