Sourcing Manager

Summary

Join SingleStore as a Sourcing Manager and oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from RFP to payments, focusing on software and service contracts. You will be responsible for sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and establishing best-in-class procurement strategies. This role requires strong negotiation skills, experience in procurement and contract management, and a proactive approach to cost reduction. The ideal candidate will develop and implement standardized procurement procedures across global subsidiaries. SingleStore offers a competitive benefits package including stock options, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in procurement and contract management, demonstrating progressive growth in responsibilities
• Knowledge of procurement software, ERP systems, Excel and contract management tools
• Strong negotiation skills, in-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Eligibility to work for US based employer

Responsibilities

• Source new suppliers to increase competitive pricing from existing suppliers to continuously drive down costs
• Contract negotiation, procurement, and contract management with a particular focus in software subscriptions and service contracts
• Oversee the negotiation, financial analysis, risk analysis, drafting/redlining, and execution of new vendor contracts, ensuring favorable commercial terms, risk mitigation, and alignment with business goals
• Manage the lifecycle of procurement contracts, including tracking deadlines, renewals, and obligations
• Track and report procurement expenditures, ensuring budgets are adhered to and financial goals are met
• Support the preparation of procurement-related financial reports for management and stakeholders, such as reporting on greenhouse emissions
• Develop and maintain a supplier database
• Create SOPs for supplier management from onboarding to contract terminations
• Establish a sourcing framework for US headquarters and then roll out standardized procedures across the globe for our EMEA and APAC subsidiaries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Coupa
• A bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, or another relevant field
• Interested in creating and carving out a new role. High interest in learning and growing in the role

Benefits

• Technology Stipend for New Employees
• Monthly Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
• Health and Wellness benefit
• In office catered lunches and monthly Grubhub credit
• Company and team events
• Flexible time off
• Volunteer time off
• Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• Retirement
• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• Monthly three-day weekends
• 14 weeks of fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• Mental health counseling
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Rich health insurance offerings—including medical, dental, vision and life and disability insurance