Principal Strategic Sourcing & Category Leader

About the Role

Rose International is seeking a Principal Strategic Sourcing & Category Leader for a hybrid role based in Oakland, CA. This position develops and manages sourcing spend categories and Tier 1 contracts, creates strategic category plans to optimize cost savings and total cost of ownership, and influences senior leadership to gain commitment for sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages one or more sourcing spend categories and manages all Tier 1 contracts associated with the category(ies)
• Develops strategic category plans to optimize cost savings, service excellence, diversity spend and total cost of ownership for the categories
• Effectively influences LOBs, including senior leadership, to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment of sourcing strategies
• Works with Line of Business (LOB) to develop, source and negotiate major contracts
• Plays a key role in Supplier Relationship Management / Scorecard process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or related field
• Sourcing life cycle management experience
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings
• Experience managing software, hardware, and/or Telecom
• Software, hardware, and/or Telecom sourcing experience
• Ariba experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline
• Utility industry experience
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification
• LSS (Lean Six Sigma) certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to analyze and combine information from different sources and use logic to reach appropriate conclusions
• Ability to apply contract processes and procedures and relevant contracts and licensing
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Competency in relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Competency in building strong-identity teams that apply diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Knowledge of the technical/functional aspects of the trade, occupation, or role
• Knowledge of database and information systems (SAP, ERP, and related systems)

Pay

• Min Hourly Rate: $110.00
• Max Hourly Rate: $120.00

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Temporary position with estimated duration of 4 months
• Hybrid work model: Onsite 3-5 days per month in Oakland, CA