Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Title : -Sourcing Specialist

Location : - Open For 100% Remote (Preference for Chicago candidates)

Duration : - 6+ Months Contract (With Possibility of extensions)

Responsibilities

This role will focus 70% on the traditional sourcing activities; negotiations, renewals, category strategies and 30% on tactical elements like facilitating security risk assessments and other vendor onboarding activities

You will build and develop relationships with Business Partners globally, including operational leaders, legal teams, finance and risk management.

Own the development and implementation of key sourcing strategies and buying channels within Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Sales, Marketing and Communications

Negotiate and drive best-in-class deals for Dropbox

Define and communicate the Sourcing Strategy to Business Partners, Sourcing Leadership and other stakeholders

Drive the realization of top savings initiatives and continuously improve the category return on investment

Build strong relationships with Business Partners to drive Sourcing engagement, and act as the relationship owner with Senior leaders of each categories of spend

Provide continuous written and verbal updates to the Business Partners, Suppliers and other Stakeholders on the status of each deal

Requirements

Knowledge and familiarity with the Information Technology and Services sourcing landscape

Treat problems like there's no other option than to create a solution for the problem

Able to navigate ambiguity and remain resilient through ups and downs

Experience assisting in, or leading the development and management of category plans or sourcing strategies

Advanced knowledge of procurement best in class practices, key contract terms and emerging market trends

Financial acumen and experience working closely with Finance

Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action

Ability to influence at an executive level both internally and externally

A very high level of self-motivation, initiative, passion, excitement to work cross-functionally and excellent interpersonal skills are a MUST have for this role!

Willingness to offer thought leadership, to think creatively, and to offer new ways to approach old problems