Head of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, Procurement
Company: Relativity
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 8, 2025
Job Description:
Posting TypeHybridJob OverviewAt Relativity, we build the most
innovative and comprehensive tools for making sense of unstructured
data. Our people are our best asset, and they play an important
part in our mission to organize data, discover the truth, and act
on it. The Head of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management will
lead a team of Category Managers to develop cost-reducing
strategies, negotiate agreements, and manage supplier
relationships. This strategic leader will optimize sourcing,
purchasing, and vendor management, drive cost-saving initiatives,
and ensure procurement aligns with organizational goals. Through
innovative sourcing solutions, a focus on continuous improvement in
our processes and strategic negotiations this role is critical to
support Relativity's overall organizational growth. The Head of
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management will work in collaboration
with key internal stakeholders and report to the Sr. Director of
Business Administration (Procurement, Real Estate, and Workplace
Operations).Job Description and Requirements
- Collaborates with Internal Stakeholders: Streamlines
procurement processes and aligns initiatives with business
objectives across operations, finance, and legal.
- Manages Indirect Procurement: Leads end-to-end procurement for
Indirect categories including Software, Hardware, SaaS, Services,
Cloud, and related categories and takes on ad-hoc projects as
assigned.
- Leads Sourcing Processes: Manages RFI/RFP preparation and
execution by understanding stakeholder needs and translating them
into relevant sourcing documents.
- Builds Stakeholder Relationships: Engages with Adjacent
Partners and Business Stakeholders to review sourcing strategies,
vendor performance, and evolving business needs.
- Oversees Vendor Management: Maintains vendor relationships,
manages supplier performance, and handles contract renewals and
price renegotiations.
- Manages Software Licensing: Conducts regular license audits,
collaborates with vendors to adjust licenses, and ensures accurate
billing.
- Evaluates Tech Solutions: Assesses software and hardware
options, provides strategic recommendations, and ensures vendor
compliance with security standards.
- Coordinates with Accounting: Verifies vendor billing accuracy
in collaboration with the accounting team.
- Implements Procurement Strategies: Defines procurement
policies, optimizes processes for efficiency, and mitigates
risks.
- Supports Cross-Functional Teams: Engages stakeholders in
sourcing strategy development and addresses conflicts between
requirements and sourcing strategies.
- Builds Supplier Networks: Establishes reliable supplier
relationships, leveraging them for warranties and discounts.
- Tracks and Reports Spending: Develops tracking mechanisms and
KPIs, monitors compliance, and reports insights to senior
management.
- Leads Complex Negotiations: Executes strategic negotiations
with suppliers to maximize cost savings.
- Drives Cost Efficiency: Identifies cost reduction opportunities
and optimizes inventory levels based on demand and lead times.
- Leads and Develops Team: Mentors a high-performing procurement
team to support organizational growth.Relativity is committed to
competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.This
position is eligible for total compensation which includes a
competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term
incentives. The expected salary range for this role is between
following values:$129,000 and $193,000The final offered salary will
be based on several factors, including but not limited to the
candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and
internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not
be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this
position.
Keywords: Relativity, Boise , Head of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, Procurement, Executive , Boise, Idaho
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