Strategic Sourcing Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead single-source negotiations and competitive RFP processes across various technology and service expenditure categories.

• Negotiate tiered discounts, pricing structures, 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 enforce labor caps for staff augmentation and external consulting projects.

• Perform market analysis to shape sourcing strategies and establish pricing benchmarks.

• Draft, assess, 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 sourcing lifecycle from market analysis and RFP execution through contract creation and vendor onboarding.

• Ensure maximum value while minimizing business risk.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Outstanding negotiation abilities with a track record of achieving cost savings and advantageous commercial terms.

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

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

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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

• Proficient in managing comprehensive sourcing processes without dependence on cumbersome legacy ERP systems.

• Strong English communication proficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely from anywhere in the world.

• Embrace a remote-first work culture.

• Collaborate with a diverse global team.

• Engage with innovative blockchain, fintech, energy, AI, data, and education products.

• Contribute to a cutting-edge digital finance platform.