Strategic Sourcing Specialist (100% Remote)

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 Strategic Sourcing Specialist on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This role is 100% remote (Pacific Time Zone hours).

Responsibilities:

• Direct and implement sourcing strategies aligned with corporate earnings, growth, and transformation objectives
• Utilize market intelligence, pricing benchmarks, and industry data to connect product strategies with organizational goals
• Drive a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach to ensure long-term value across stakeholders
• Develop procurement, supply, and demand plans in collaboration with internal clients
• Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for assigned goods and services
• Create Statements of Work (SOWs), clarify business requirements, and execute RFPs in advance of client needs
• Lead supplier negotiations and develop procurement contracts to optimize value and minimize risk
• Deliver continuous cost and quality improvements year over year
• Recommend process optimizations supported by performance metrics
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Manage supplier performance, assessments, and improvement plans
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, negotiation, supply chain, or financial roles
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage procurement operations and complex initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
• Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on experience and innovation
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated experience conducting RFPs, drafting SOWs, and managing procurement programs

Preferred:

• 7 or more years of related experience
• Experience focused on Professional Services categories and Corporate Sourcing environments

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.