Procurement Specialist (Hybrid - Mountain View, CA)

Our Customer is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. They are laser-focused on their customers, live and breathe innovation, and champion those who dare to dream. Their Mission is powering prosperity around the world. They do it by attracting the world’s top talent, bringing vital partners into their global platform, and leaving the world a better place through exceptional corporate citizenship.

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This role is a hybrid setup in Mountain View, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Architect and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for all key marketing categories, including creative, media, and public relations, etc. Lead end-to-end competitive bidding processes (RFP, RFQ) to align with business objectives and maximize value.
• High-Stakes Negotiation & Contracting: Command complex, high-value negotiations with global marketing suppliers to secure best-in-class commercial terms and mitigate risk. Spearhead the drafting and negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), collaborating closely with Legal, Finance, and Data Security teams.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Implement a robust SRM framework to govern strategic supplier partnerships. Drive continuous improvement by monitoring vendor performance, conducting regular business reviews, and ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Process Optimization & Governance: Champion continuous improvement of procurement workflows to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and ensure compliance. Drive key initiatives in spend optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainable sourcing practices.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor and primary procurement partner to senior Marketing leadership. Translate complex business needs into actionable sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals and financial targets.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage advanced spend analytics and market intelligence to identify savings opportunities, build compelling business cases, and guide strategic sourcing decisions that deliver measurable financial and operational value.
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects to execute sourcing initiatives from concept to completion, managing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• A minimum of 4+ years of dedicated experience in sourcing indirect categories, with a strong expertise in one or more areas of marketing spend (Creative, Media, Production, PR services).
• Data-driven & analytical skills
• Demonstrated mastery of spend analytics, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, and should-cost analysis.
• A proven ability to synthesize complex data from multiple sources, translate it into actionable insights, and present clear, concise strategic recommendations to an executive audience.
• Hands-on experience with e-procurement and source-to-pay platforms (e.g., Coupa) and a strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with a verifiable track record of successfully leading complex, high-value, and multi-faceted deals from inception to execution.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to independently lead multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and results-oriented environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, complemented by strong interpersonal abilities and a proven capacity to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match)

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.