Job Description
What are we looking for in our Global Sourcing Manager ?
3 Months with the possibility of an extension
Cupertino, CA 95014 (hybrid with 2-3 days onsite)
Pay: $90/hr - $95/hr W2 (Depends upon experience)
Skills :
- Experience with negotiating complex licensing deals. Knowledge of software engineering is a plus.
- Strong, data-driven analytical skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities: The role is dynamic and often has to wear multiple hats: focusing on the big picture roadmap one moment and the minute details the next. Here are some highlights of the role - Manage procurement of data services. Procure collection of data for Maps and annotation of data such as images, videos, audio, and translation of content in to several language pairs.
- Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to client advantage.
- Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals
- Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet clients performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
- Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
Qualifications - BA/BS degree plus 5+ years of work experience, Masters degree or MBA preferred
- Passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
Nice to have - Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve complex supply chain issues a plus
- End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects is a plus
- Direct experience in long-term capacity planning is a plus
Travel Requirements : Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%
Russell Tobin eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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Rate/Salary: $90 - $95
Job Tags
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