Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services

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🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

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🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🛒 Procurement

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Cohere

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11 - 50 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🏢 Enterprise

☁️ SaaS

Artificial Intelligence • Enterprise • SaaS

Cohere is a leading enterprise AI platform optimized for generative AI, search and discovery, and advanced retrieval. The company offers AI-powered applications designed to augment and elevate the global workforce, helping businesses thrive in the AI era. Cohere provides solutions such as embedding and reranking models, allowing enterprises to efficiently retrieve information and build powerful applications. The company offers flexible deployment options for enterprise-grade AI, on any cloud or on-premises, and provides extensive developer resources and support. Cohere is committed to scaling intelligence to serve humanity, making intelligence abundant, affordable, and accessible.

📋 Description

• Manage Procurement and Sourcing activities for Professional Services categories including Consulting, Marketing, Legal, Communications, and other external services • Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and service quality • Own the end-to-end Procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract execution • Lead and manage RFP/RFQ processes from development through vendor evaluation and selection • Develop and implement category management strategies across Professional Services • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and supplier benchmarking • Drive cost optimization initiatives and track savings realization • Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements • Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations • Manage vendor relationships and negotiations for Professional Services providers • Evaluate vendor performance and conduct strategic sourcing initiatives • Ensure compliance with Procurement policy and regulations • Bridge Procurement and Accounting to ensure proper PO management and payment processes • Maintain robust documentation and internal controls • Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and business stakeholders to align Procurement strategies with business objectives • Prepare reports on Procurement performance, savings, and Vendor Management

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business or related field • 8-10 years of progressive procurement experience • Proven experience leading Procurement for Professional Services categories • Strong Strategic Sourcing and negotiation skills • Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts • Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing methodologies • Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills for supplier selection • Ability to conduct market research, benchmarking, RFPs, and competitive analysis • Experience with supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management • Proven track record of cost optimization and savings achievement • Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems; Omnea preferred • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive procurement initiatives • Experience with P2P (procure to pay) processes • Professional certification in procurement or supply chain preferred • Authorization to work in the country where the candidate currently resides

🏖️ Benefits

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency • Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health • RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent • Annual enrichment benefits: arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit • Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching • 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days) • Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote • Annual company offsite • Co-working benefit for those not near an office • $500 home office stipend • Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for those in the office