Take the lead as a Strategic Sourcing Partner/Manager III, driving innovation and contributing to transformative solutions. Be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise empowers technological advancement.

This is a remote position based out of Vancouver. Don't miss the opportunity to make a meaningful impact today!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support specific areas of the business and manage all their supplier accounts
• Create and manage supplier management policies and procedures
• Ensure supplier compliance with documented policies and procedures
• Act as a key stakeholder in the supplier management lifecycle, including sourcing, contracting, onboarding, participating in negotiations, issue management, and offboarding
• Collaborate with Business, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Security teams on RF(x) processes, technical supplier evaluations, security assessments, and other projects as needed
• Work with Business, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure contracts include appropriate terms and conditions, service level agreements, key performance indicators, and escalation processes
• Oversee contract management, ensuring compliance, change control adherence, and oversight
• Monitor and ensure timely planning and execution of contract renewals
• Track supplier performance, financial health, and SLA/KPI adherence
• Facilitate resolution of disputes between the business and suppliers
• Set up regular check-ins with supplier account managers and support ongoing communication between stakeholders and supplier operations teams
• Plan and lead regular business reviews and executive meetings based on stakeholder cadence
• Assist the business in demand planning and track progress against the plan
• Identify and escalate budget overages in a timely manner
• Ensure all relevant supplier data is automated and visible on dashboards

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in managing supplier relationships critical to a cloud and platform technology business
• Experience in creating and managing a supplier risk management program
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide executive-level updates and presentations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, tactical, and strategic planning skills
• Proficient in reading and interpreting legal documents such as contracts, NDAs, and terms & conditions
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to empower team success
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, establish workflows, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing cloud vendors
• Familiarity with the software/platform / SaaS industry
• Background in vendor management and/or procurement

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NearSource Technologies values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as protected veterans.