Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Lead negotiations for single-source procurement and competitive RFPs across various technology and services expenditure categories.

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

• Develop intricate Statements of Work that connect agency fee payments to measurable 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 strategies and benchmark pricing effectively.

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

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Align sourcing strategies with wider organizational objectives.

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

• Ensure maximum value and reduced business risk.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

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

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

• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management and communication.

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

• Proficient in managing end-to-end sourcing processes without dependence on cumbersome, outdated ERP systems.

• Excellent command of English communication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work from any location worldwide.

• Collaboration with an international team.

• Chance to engage in the fintech sector with cutting-edge blockchain, digital finance, energy, data, education, and technology products.