Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist IT Technology Services

Title :Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist IT Technology Services

Location: Northridge CA Hybrid 3 days onsite per week preferred

Client is a fullstack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey when and how they need it For more than 40 years weve been committed to redefining whats possible intelligent dosing systems designed for real life predictive insights that stay a step ahead and always on support when its needed most At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission to make every day a better day for people with diabetes

• We show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier
• Client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist with IT Technology Services to support the organizations technology sourcing contracting supplier management and procurement transformation initiatives
• This individual will play a critical role in driving business value through strategic sourcing initiatives complex RFPs supplier negotiations contract execution and stakeholder partnership across a broad portfolio of technology spend including software cloud solutions infrastructure hardware telecommunications digital solutions and technologyrelated professional services
• This is a highly visible crossfunctional role that requires a sourcing professional who can independently lead complex initiatives while effectively balancing a significant volume of daily sourcing contracting supplier management and stakeholder support activities The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to the Senior Sourcing Managers and business leaders helping to execute category strategies support organizational priorities and drive procurement excellence
• The ideal candidate thrives in a fastpaced environment demonstrates strong business acumen exercises sound judgment and can seamlessly shift between strategic projects and urgent operational needs while maintaining exceptional customer service and stakeholder engagement.
• This role reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager Professional Services

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives for software cloud solutions SaaS PaaS IaaS infrastructure hardware telecommunications digital solutions and technologyrelated professional services
• Manage complex RFP RFQ and supplier selection processes driving value cost optimization innovation and risk mitigation
• Negotiate and execute contracts statements of work amendments renewals and other commercial agreements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by providing market intelligence supplier recommendations pricing benchmarks and commercial contracting guidance
• Independently manage a high volume of sourcing projects contract negotiations supplier engagements and business requests while supporting Senior Sourcing Managers in executing category strategies and procurement objectives
• Balance strategic highpriority initiatives with daytoday operational sourcing and contracting activities while meeting aggressive timelines and evolving business needs
• Support TSA exit initiatives by identifying sourcing negotiating and onboarding replacement suppliers technologies and services required to support MiniMeds standalone operating model
• Lead sourcing and contracting activities associated with TSA transitions ensuring continuity of service effective risk management and timely execution of replacement agreements
• Partner with Legal Finance Privacy Cybersecurity PMO Quality and business stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management and supplier onboarding
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with applicable regulatory privacy security and compliance requirements
• Proactively manage supplier performance contract renewals commercial risk assessments and business continuity considerations
• Monitor technology trends market conditions supplier innovations and emerging solutions to identify opportunities for business value creation
• Support procurement process improvements governance initiatives and procurement transformation programs
• Contribute to category planning supplier relationship management and longterm sourcing strategies

Required Qualifications

Must Have

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Information Technology Finance or a related field

5 years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement category management technology contracting or supplier management

Proven experience sourcing software cloud solutions infrastructure telec

Mandatory Skills : Pharma Manufacturing - Production, GMP Operations, Serialization & Supply Chain Management

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Background Check : No

Drug Screen : No