Global Supply Manager

Akkodis is seeking an IT Senior Global Supply Manager for a Contract job with a client in Palo Alto, CA (Onsite). Ideally, we are looking for candidates from Automotive industries.Pay Range: $60-$68/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.The client Indirect Procurement team is seeking a highly motivated, independent, and exceptional IT Senior Global Supply Manager to support Client’s mission of bringing innovative products to life.This role is responsible for managing the IT Software category for the client xxxx.The Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will oversee all commercial aspects of new business awards and renewals, present contract award recommendations to senior leadership, negotiate software licensing cost & agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery.This position requires conducting spend analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess software performance, and ensuring suppliers meet client and RVT's cost, quality, and timeline objectives. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end sourcing process, driving both operational excellence and strategic supplier engagement. This role reports to the Manager of IT Software within the Indirect Procurement organization.· Bachelor’s degree· 8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience· 8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in an indirect procurement environment· Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience – Coupa preferred· Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience – Ironclad preferred· Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change· Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines· Able to work well with others in a team environment· Effective communication skills and customer service approach· Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.· Highly accurate and detail-orientedIf you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 610-200-0828 or prakhar.gupta@akkodisgroup.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:· The California Fair Chance Act· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance