Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead single-source negotiations and competitive RFPs across various technology and services expenditure categories.

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

• Formulate intricate Statements of Work with agency fee allocations linked 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 strategies and establish pricing benchmarks.

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

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Align sourcing strategies with overarching organizational objectives.

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

• Maximize business value while minimizing sourcing and vendor risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of demonstrable 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 reductions and advantageous commercial terms.

• 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.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication proficiency.

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

• Comfortable overseeing end-to-end sourcing processes without reliance on cumbersome, legacy ERP systems.

• Proficient English communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work culture.

• Chance to collaborate with a worldwide team.

• Engage with cutting-edge fintech, blockchain, energy, AI, and digital learning initiatives.

• Opportunity to play a role in a global financial transformation.

• Flexible remote work options from various locations around the globe.