Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Redaptive is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Our programs help many of the world’s most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, save money, lower carbon emissions, and meet sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios. This position is located in Denver, Colorado under our hybrid work policy.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to partner with Category Management. In this role, you will develop and refine cost models supporting each of our go-to-market categories, map supply chain regional and capacity coverage, and create reports/summaries of current Sourcing activities and their impacts on the company. You will use your communication skills, data analysis experience, and industry knowledge to monitor trends and feedstock indices to influence price negotiations. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive efficiencies and positively influence company objectives. This position reports to the Category Management Lead.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Spend contract management: track all active and expiring contracts and work with functional teams to support renewals and contract management.
• Lead contract negotiation for optimized spend control.
• Manage new vendor onboarding for indirect spending.
• General PO creation and PO support.
• Backup and support other Sourcing-related activities, including category management, procurement, system compliance, and reporting.
• Complete market analysis and research for indirect spend categories (e.g., technology costs).
• Communicate market opportunities and risks to internal stakeholders based on fluctuations in material costs.
• Cost modeling (lighting, solar, HVAC, data) – 40% of role.
• Supplier coverage mapping – 25% of role.
• Data analysis and report generation – 25% of role.
• MFX line strategy insight – 10% of role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in category management, supply chain management, operations, or project management.
• Strong technical skills in operational systems and tools, such as ERP systems, CRM software, workflow automation tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Advanced to expert experience in Excel and other database software to manipulate large data sets into impactful toolsets.

Skills

• Excellent contract management and negotiation skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and focus, with a track record of follow-up and driving resolution.
• Excellent presentation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Highly proficient in data analysis and manipulation to create actionable tools.
• Experience or exposure in any of the following: lighting, HVAC, electrical, building engineering, building construction, metering, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Exceptional understanding of supply chain principles and sourcing fundamentals.
• Organized with an eye for detail; ability to follow up and drive tasks to completion.
• Experience with both commodity and service offerings is a plus.
• Passion for Redaptive’s mission to transform resource consumption, making buildings better for people, the planet, and the bottom line.
• Experience working with US-based companies and cultures, preferably in a US/India structure.

Benefits

• Annual bonus, subject to company and individual performance.
• Equity plan participation.
• Company-subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care.
• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Commuter benefits: reimbursed parking, free RTD pass.
• Free building gym access.

Pay

Expected annual salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (subject to adjustment for relevant experience, skills, and geographic location).

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work policy based in Denver, Colorado, and does not involve international travel.