strategic sourcing consultant

<div>
 
 
 About us:
 
 
 
 We are a highly successful 190-year-old, Fortune 500 commercial property insurance company of 6,000+ employees with a unique focus on science and risk engineering. Businesses worldwide trust our expertise to protect their assets, relying on our comprehensive risk assessments and robust, engineering-based insurance solutions to safeguard against fire, natural disasters, and other perils. Serving over a quarter of the Fortune 500 and major corporations globally, we deliver data-driven strategies that enhance resilience, ensure business continuity, and empower organizations to thrive.
 
 
 FM India is a strategic location for driving our global operational efficiency. Our presence in India allows us to leverage the country&rsquo;s talented workforce and advance our capabilities to serve our clients better. We have diverse corporate functions that emphasize research, advanced technologies like AI and analytics, risk engineering, research, finance, marketing, HR, etc. working together to provide innovative solutions and nurture lasting relationships &ndash; from co-workers to clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Title: Strategic Sourcing Consultant
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary:
 
 
 
 This role is responsible for assisting with a portion of FM&rsquo;s technology and business procurement and vendor management strategy and helps to execute on that strategy based on rapidly changing technology and business landscapes. This role focuses on the moderate complexity category; focuses on one category strategy; may get some assistance on strategy. The role will assist with the full breadth of procurement and vendor management functions through execution of moderately complex deals that have medium business and financial impact to the success of FM. The person in this role will be responsible to directly interface with both EVP and VP senior leaders to help provide sourcing strategy, focus areas/initiatives, and results. They'll also be responsible for helping, in collaboration with senior VMO leadership, to influence/steer strategic decisions that align with the vendor management vision and will result in the best outcome for FM.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 End to End Procurement:
 
 
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 Helps coordinate medium sized, moderately complex, with moderate financial impact projects to forward cross-enterprise and category strategies
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 Works with senior procurement staff to research market intelligence regarding alternate suppliers; Collaborates with team to determine short list and selected vendor(s) in line with category strategy for medium complexity, medium risk deals.
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 Manages self in procurement process with vendor and internal stakeholders for business critical new products and services and renewals based on medium complexity business requirements and/or medium-impact category strategy. Includes assisting in creation of RFI/RFP, vendor evaluation and selection, contract development, contract price and terms negotiation, conclusion of deal, and follow through on success of implementation/onboarding, etc.
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 Leads all interaction on projects with Law &amp; Government Affairs and Information Security, and Architecture/Infrastructure teams as applicable.
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 Helps drive partnership with stakeholders to determine mitigation options for vendor risks, with influence of acceptance of risks and/or leading of change in vendor direction
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 Manages full procurement life-cycle with vendors/partners in support medium complexity and impactful business areas/categories; Responsible for ensuring SLA&rsquo;s are met and exceeded.
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 Strategy and Vendor Management:
 
 
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 Assists in developing, and evolves Sourcing strategy, for medium complexity categories and potentially with enterprise-wide, cross organizational categories
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 Works with a variety of staff in the organization to help define medium complexity projects to assist with forwarding the category strategy
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 Works with senior procurement leadership to help definition of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between strategic vendors and stakeholder business area
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 Participates in vendor management program for enterprise and departmental strategic partners including feedback from stakeholders, vendor score card development, quarterly-business reviews.
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 Coordinates with senior procurement leadership to ensure evolution of vendor portfolio to ensure highest financial benefits to FM balanced with top delivery, service, execution and value
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 Relationship Management:
 
 
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 Assists in the preparation of documentation provided to FM internal customers on sourcing strategy, results, and focus areas/initiatives.
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 Builds and maintains relationships with strategic partners and a variety of internal stakeholders with respect to vendor portfolio strategy and direction, financial and risk mitigation opportunities, and business excellence and resilience
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 Leverages senior procurement team for mentoring in developing sourcing strategies, executing on procurement and vendor management processes, and relationship building
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 Process:
 
 
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 Coordinates implementation of FM&rsquo;s vendor management program including stakeholder surveys, vendor score-carding and vendor KPI reviews
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 Assists in the evolution of cross-organizational procurement and vendor management processes; Provides feedback into creation of associated communication and education artifacts
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 Participates in projects to implement and evolve technology platforms and tools to in support FM&rsquo;s procurement and vendor management strategy and execution of strategy
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 Ensures adherence in development of processes, guidelines, tracking and reporting on cost avoidance and cost savings in line with established OKRs
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 Provides Sourcing reporting and metrics to share with managers
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 Leverages existing market intelligences resources used by Sourcing team; Continues self-directed scanning of the market intelligence options
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skill and Experience:
 
 
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 5-7 years of experience required
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 Additional Experience Qualifier (optional Strategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management in a broad range of categories including technology for a global organization.
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 Experience leading medium sized negotiations with strategic business and technology partners, displaying independent judgement, autonomy, and decision-making
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 Experience in all aspects of Sourcing including leveraging of key business strategies and category management for several business areas, some may be high visibility and financial stakes
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 Some project leadership skills
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 Advanced communication and presentation skills
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 Accountability for delivering results with respect to financial and risk management goals
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 Must Have Skills:
 
 
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 Vendor management, category management, procurement, and strategic sourcing
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 Negotiation skills with experience in contract review and redlining
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 Ability to support and help expand a new vendor management program across the organization
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 Willingness to learn new sourcing categories.
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 Education and Certifications:
 
 
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 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, Bachelor's Degree,
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 Work location:
 
 Bengaluru
 
</div>

Strategic Sourcing Consultant [T500-20900]

Capita Technologies WLL

Capita Technologies is currently looking for an Arabic speaking SAP SCM Procurement Consultant to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaExperience: Minimum 8+ yearsResponsibilities:&middot; Translating business needs into SAP solutions, process consulting, end-user training, first-line support, and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance domain&middot; Responsible for analyzing, designing, implementing, and optimizing an organization's end-to-end procurement processes using SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) and related modules like SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement.&middot; Requirements Gathering &amp; Analysis: Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their procurement needs, conducting gap analysis, and defining functional specifications.&middot; Solution Design &amp; Configuration: Translating business requirements into SAP processes and configuring the SAP system to support strategic sourcing, contract management, purchase order processing, inventory management, and invoice verification.&middot; Implementation &amp; Deployment: Supporting full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementations, including system integration, data migration, and coordinating with technical teams.&middot; Testing &amp; Quality Assurance: Leading user acceptance testing (UAT) and system integration testing (SIT) to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data, configuration, and integration with other modules (e.g., Finance, Warehouse Management).&middot; Training &amp; Support: Organizing and conducting training sessions for key users, providing documentation, and offering post-go-live support to ensure smooth system operation.&middot; Process Improvement: Staying current with SAP advancements and recommending process enhancements, leveraging technologies like Fiori applications, AI, and machine learning for better analytics and decision-making.Qualification and skills:&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.&middot; At least 8 years of experience as an SAP SCM Procurement Consultant&middot; Must speak Arabic&middot; Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and procurement business processes.&middot; Expertise in relevant SAP modules, primarily SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement, SAP MM, and often SAP Ariba (for cloud-based sourcing and contracts).&middot; Proficiency in project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.&middot; Ability to work in complex, cross-functional teams and manage relationships with internal and external partners.&middot; Proficiency in translating business requirements into technical solutions and managing application releases and fixes.&middot; Team leadership and collaboration with stakeholders skills are vital.&middot; Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and strong communication skills&middot; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.&middot; Good verbal and written communication in English.Job Type: Full-timeAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Riyadh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>SAP SCM Procurement Consultant : 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic and English (Required)</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeExperience:<ul><li>SAP SCM Procurement Consultant: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Arabic and English (Required)</li></ul>

SAP SCM Procurement Consultant

Accenture Middle East

<div>
 
 
 Accenture Strategy &amp; Consulting:
 
 
 
 In today&rsquo;s world, business leaders want to reinvent rapidly and confidently to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That&rsquo;s where Accenture Strategy &amp; Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client&rsquo;s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients.
 
 
 
 Role:
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Strategy &amp; Consulting &ndash; Consultant to join the Supply Chain &amp; Operations practice. The role would envisage. both business development and service delivery responsibilities, with focus on the areas of supply chain, sourcing &amp; procurement, operational excellence, smart services, capital projects, and manufacturing operations. The role would imply the involvement on strategic and transformational projects for key accounts of Accenture, especially in the industries like Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel &amp; Hospitality, Logistics and Industrial, and others where Supply Chain &amp; Operations can have relevant solutions for the client needs.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities/Authorities:
 
 
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 Team member delivery teams focusing on supply chain and operations transformations
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 Analysis for clients&rsquo; performance improvement
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 Presentations for executive messaging and detailed deliverable contents
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 Participation to business development and proposals creation.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Why join us?
 
 
 
 &bull; We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
 
 
 &bull; You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
 
 
 &bull; Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive
 
 
 rewards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
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 A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive consulting experience, and/or relevant industry experience
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 Skill Sets:
 
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 Knowledge / experience in supply Chain, sourcing &amp; procurement, operations
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 Advanced analytical skills
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 Solid Consulting Experience in top tier consulting firms
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 Top standing and communication soft skills
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</div>

Supply Chain & Operations Consultant- Emiratization & UAE Talent Development | Strategy & Consulting

Jabil

<div>At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. 
<div><div>ProcureAbility , a Jabil company, is the leading procurement services company, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For more than 25 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with our uniquely flexible and customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what&rsquo;s possible. 
</div><div>The Procurement Consultant role is a high-visibility position that provides extensive opportunities to foster and grow your consulting career under the direction and guidance of dynamic management and the Executive Leadership team. Consultants engage directly with our clients on various Procurement and Supply Chain related initiatives focused on improving efficiency, driving effectiveness, and increasing their ability to influence spend and drive value through their organizations. 
</div><div>We are looking for a self-starter and fast learner. You must be very organized and love teamwork to fit well into our corporate culture. With a can-do attitude, you will learn about procurement and can expect your voice to be heard and will be expected to participate in many strategic initiatives for the company. 
</div><div>What can you expect to do?
</div><div><ul><li>In this role, you will gain experience through various projects, ranging from small, one-off projects to larger, longer-duration projects.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong quantitative &amp; presentation skills (Data Analytics, advanced Excel &amp; PowerPoint) are required .
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>This person must be able to take direction from stakeholders at different levels and produce quality work without detailed oversight.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>This position will assist and manage workstreams within various client projects, such as operational and opportunity assessments, strategic sourcing, spend assessments, and other procurement and supply chain consulting activities for various consulting and internal projects.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Consultants report to a Project Manager for each project.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Supply chain and procurement assessments: interviewing, modeling and analytics, report writing.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: scoping, market and supplier research, RFx (development, management, and evaluation), and negotiations.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Internal benchmarking, client research, proposal development, and other internal projects . 
</li></ul></div><div>What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?
</div><div><ul><li>2-7+ years of previous consulting experience with top-tier consulting firms is highly preferred.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>3-6+ years of experience in procurement, either consulting or as a practitioner.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Must have solid experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Advanced level skills with financial assessments, data assessments, MS Excel (including pivot tables), c harts and graphs, and MS PowerPoint presentations .
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent from a top-tier school .
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience sourcing IT (software, hardware, and telecom are desired, but any indirect sourcing experience will be considered).
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Project experience working for F500 clients advising on large software contracts with big suppliers, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, etc., is highly valued.
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Technical proficiency with spend assessments and visibility tools to scope opportunity assessments, e.g., create spend assessments, establish baseline spend, and calculate realized savings from sourcing events.
</li></ul></div></div>The pay range for this role is $121,200 - $218,200. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: January 30, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan. 
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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
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Consultant

We are looking for a Strategy &amp; Consulting Consultant to join the Supply Chain &amp; Operations practice. The role would envisage both business development and service delivery responsibilities, with focus on the areas of supply chain, sourcing &amp; procurement, operational excellence, smart services, capital projects, and manufacturing operations. The role would imply the involvement on strategic and transformational projects for key accounts of Accenture, especially in the industries like Oil &amp; Gas, Utilities, Consumer Goods, Retail, Travel &amp; Hospitality, Logistics and Industrial, and others where Supply Chain &amp; Operations can have relevant solutions for the client needs. Responsibilities/Authorities: <ul> <li>Team member delivery teams focusing on supply chain and operations transformations</li> <li>Analysis for clients performance improvement</li> <li>Presentations for executive messaging and detailed deliverable contents</li> <li>Participation to business development and proposals creation.</li> </ul> Why join us? We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards

Supply Chain & Operations Consultant

Target

<div>The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us
As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. 
Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It&rsquo;s how we care, grow, and win together.
Right on pace with Target&rsquo;s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset, and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis, and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential.
A role with Strategic Sourcing is a chance to positively impact several key areas of Target&rsquo;s business. Your input will ensure that Target realizes the expected value from the terms of our agreements that comprise over $15 billion in annual spend toward innovative and competitively priced goods and services. You&rsquo;ll share and promote best practices across the company while developing deep category expertise and close client relationships. You&rsquo;ll also collaborate with internal partners who use world-class sourcing tools and processes, build total cost of ownership financial models, deliver operational leadership, and champion supplier engagement in order to optimize leverage for Target.
Primary Function / Principal Duties &amp; Responsibilities
As a Senior Professional in Strategic Sourcing, you&rsquo;ll act as a credible expert and be responsible for executing sourcing events and supporting category strategies that deliver measurable value. You will own a portion of the team&rsquo;s sourcing pipeline and support large or complex negotiations with the guidance of a Lead or Director. You&rsquo;ll partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with clarity, consistency, and speed.
You&rsquo;ll leverage sourcing best practices, contribute to cost modeling and supplier evaluations, and work closely with legal partners on contract execution. You&rsquo;ll develop the ability to speak the language of the business and drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. You&rsquo;ll operate collaboratively with leadership in application of the Strategic Sourcing practice, quickly connecting our vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. In alignment with evolving sourcing capabilities, you&rsquo;ll build proficiency in digital tools, AI-assisted analytics, and market intelligence applications &ndash; positioning yourself for future growth.
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
Local candidates are required to work a minimum of 1 day in office. The team offices out of our Brooklyn Park campus. The return to office is fluid and may increase to more days over time.
Additional Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>
Manage and execute sourcing events within a defined book of business</li><li>
Support preparation and facilitation of supplier negotiations, including drafting offers, analyzing scenarios, and creating summaries</li><li>
Communicate status updates, scenarios, and recommendations to business partners with a Total Cost of Ownership focus</li><li>
Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency</li><li>
Use standard tools and templates to build pricing models and evaluate proposals</li><li>
Partner with legal on contract drafting, analysis, markups, contract finalization, and interpret relevant business impact</li><li>
Incorporate storytelling and influence techniques when presenting sourcing recommendations to business clients and partners</li><li>
Collaborate with peers and leaders to support cross-category initiatives, playbook consistency, and internal projects</li><li>
Document savings, supplier decisions, and outcomes in required systems</li><li>
Stay current on category-specific trends and sourcing market dynamics</li><li>
Act with integrity and deploy best practices in ethical business behavior</li><li>
Participate in team trainings and routines focused on emerging sourcing capabilities such as supplier intelligence, automation, and the consultant mindset</li></ul>
About you:
<ul><li>2-6 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or business operations</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience in public speaking and presenting)</li><li>
Experience working in cross-functional teams or project environments</li><li>
Exposure to supplier negotiations or sourcing events</li><li>
Interest in learning how AI, digital tools, and automation are shaping the future of sourcing</li><li>
Familiarity with sourcing or contract tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa)</li><li>
Demonstrated data literacy &ndash; able to build, interpret, and communicate insights from sourcing systems and events</li><li>
Effective in hybrid and global environments, with excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills</li><li>
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing events</li><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li><li>
Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset</li></ul>
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as &quot;Flex for Your Day&quot;) work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as &quot;Flex for Your Day&quot;) work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Benefits Eligibility
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is : 11/23/2025</div>

Sr Professional Strategic Sourcing - Professional Services(Remote Or Hybrid)

Cohesity

<div>
 
 Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the indefinite right to work in the job location. We are unable to sponsor H-1B or other U.S. work visas for this role at this time.
 
 
 
 Cohesity is a leader in AI-powered data security and management. Aided by an extensive ecosystem of partners, Cohesity makes it easy to secure, protect, manage, and get value from data &mdash; across the data center, edge, and cloud. Cohesity helps organizations defend against cybersecurity threats with comprehensive data security and management capabilities, including immutable backup snapshots, AI-based threat detection, monitoring for malicious behavior, and rapid recovery at scale.
 
 
 We&rsquo;ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design.
 
 
 Join us on our mission to shape the future of our industry.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re on a mission at Cohesity to drive operating efficiency through both procurement automation and strategic supplier management. With an expanding supply base across global categories of spend, we are focused on optimizing Cohesity&rsquo;s investment and advancing strategic partnerships with preferred suppliers.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Spend Your Time Here:
 
 
 
 This sourcing professional will collaborate with a variety of business unit stakeholders to identify opportunity, develop strategy and execute on core initiatives for categories of spend within IT and software categories. It will be important for the individual in this role to create balance between managing daily sourcing activity and delivering on higher priority initiatives. This role will have additional accountability to support post-acquisition integration with our suppliers.
 
 
 Core responsibilities will include the following:
 
 
 
 Sourcing Acumen:
 
 
 
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 Support development and execution of strategic sourcing projects and initiatives ensuring alignment with the overall priorities and objectives of Cohesity.
 </li>
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 Gather and use data analytics, industry benchmarking and strategic sourcing methodologies to identify sourcing opportunity, develop and execute on sourcing strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support and contribute to the development of annual category sourcing plans (assigned commodities and/or assigned scope).
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain a preferred supply base for commodities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead negotiations with suppliers on a variety of contracts, working across functions to ensure maximum value and minimum risk to Cohesity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract negotiation - negotiate contractual terms for Cohesity&rsquo;s commercial benefit while mitigating legal and contractual risk for the company (using tools and resources provided by legal and sourcing
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Business Acumen
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Maintain Cohesity training requirements; actively seek opportunity to know more.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure knowledge of and compliance with Cohesity Sourcing, Procurement and LegalPolicies
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver results with high degree of ethics; ensure work supports Cohesity&rsquo;s RADIO values.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills; have a keen ability to navigate and accommodate a variety of personalities to develop effective working partnerships
 </li>
 <li>
 Cultivate communication and collaboration within and across organizational boundaries
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Team. If your mindset is, what is good for the team is good for me . . you&rsquo;ll fit it well at Cohesity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate desire to learn and grow in the sourcing and procurement space
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Stakeholder Focus
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Effectively partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support and deliver sourcing projects, supplier contracts.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as a trusted business advisor to business partners, providing technical consulting from a sourcing and external benchmark/industry perspective.
 </li>
 <li>
 Educate stakeholders on sourcing discipline and demonstrate the value return.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and develop collaborative partnerships with cross functional stakeholders, supporting multiple business units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop effective business relationships and advance sourcing&rsquo;s ability to influence-strategic supplier selection and management forward.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 We&rsquo;d love to talk with you if you have many of the following:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3+ years relevant strategic sourcing experience in the categories referenced above.
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective time and work-load management; ability to manage daily projects while prioritizing higher return initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated track record of identifying, developing and executing sourcing strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiations skills with the ability to negotiate large volume, high risk deals independently.
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 Desire to learn, grow and contribute to the success of growing function in the organization.
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 Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.
 
 
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 We&rsquo;re a small team with a lot to accomplish. If you thrive in a team environment, have a can-do attitude and are motivated by transformation, we&rsquo;re looking for you!
 
 
 Disclosure Pursuant to Applicable State Equal Pay Transparency Laws - This position has a starting pay range as listed below. Actual salary depends upon many factors, including a candidate&rsquo;s skills, qualifications and experience, location, and salary expectations, and therefore a starting salary at the low end, high end, or even above the stated range may be offered. This position may also be eligible for bonus compensation, commission (if in a sales function), and/or equity grants. Additionally, full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits framework, including health and wellness benefits, vacation, paid holidays and refresh days, 401(k) retirement plan, life and disability insurance coverages, and other benefits the Company may offer from time to time.
 
 
 Pay Range :
 
 
 $78,240.00-$97,800.00
 
 
 
 The compensation noted above is based on an annualized hourly rate assuming normal full-time employment.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE)
 
 
 Cohesity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
 
 
 If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 1-855-9COHESITY or
 
 talent@cohesity.com
 
 for assistance.
 
 
 In-Office Expectations
 
 
 Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.
 
 
 
 
 
 Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.
 
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