Strategic Sourcing Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Croatia.

📋 Description

• Oversee negotiations for single-source contracts and competitive RFPs across various technology and service expenditure categories.

• Negotiate tiered discounts, pricing frameworks, and commercial agreements with technology and service providers.

• Develop intricate Statements of Work, linking agency fee distributions to quantifiable delivery milestones and performance indicators.

• Standardize contractor rate cards and establish labor caps for staff augmentation and external consulting projects.

• Perform market analysis to guide sourcing tactics and benchmark pricing standards.

• Draft, review, and enhance contract terms in collaboration with Legal, Security, and Finance departments.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Align sourcing methods with the overarching goals of the organization.

• Manage the sourcing lifecycle from market analysis and RFP execution to contract drafting and vendor onboarding.

• Ensure maximum business value and effective risk management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.

• Specialized knowledge in technology categories such as Cloud, SaaS, IT Services, and Staffing.

• Outstanding negotiation capabilities with a proven track record of achieving cost reductions and advantageous commercial conditions.

• Comprehensive understanding of contract frameworks, especially milestone-based Statements of Work and standardized labor rate cards.

• Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Capability to influence cross-functional teams in a dynamic, remote-first setting.

• Proficiency in managing end-to-end sourcing processes without dependence on cumbersome, legacy ERP systems.

• Excellent command of English communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work culture.

• Opportunity to work alongside a global team.

• Engage with cutting-edge fintech, blockchain, digital finance, energy, AI, and peer-to-peer technology products.

• Chance to make a meaningful contribution to Tether’s global financial revolution.

• Professional collaboration with cross-functional Legal, Security, and Finance teams.