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About the Role
Cohere seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to manage our Professional Services Procurement function. This role is responsible for executing Strategic Sourcing activities, collaborating with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and business stakeholders. It offers an opportunity for a hands-on Procurement professional to implement efficient processes, build Procurement categories for Professional Services spend, establish best practices, drive cost savings, and create strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Manage Procurement & Sourcing activities for Professional Services categories including Consulting, Marketing (events, media, services), Legal, Communications and other external services
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and service quality
- Own the end-to-end Procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract execution
- Lead and manage the complete RFP/RFQ process from development through vendor evaluation and selection
- Develop and implement category management strategies across Professional Services
- Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and supplier benchmarking
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and track savings realization
- Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and terminations
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiations for Professional Services providers
- Evaluate vendor performance and conduct strategic sourcing initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Procurement policy and regulations
- Bridge the gap between Procurement and Accounting to ensure proper PO management and payment processes
- Maintain robust documentation and internal controls
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Accounting, Legal, business stakeholders) to align Procurement strategies with Business objectives
- Prepare reports on Procurement performance, savings, and Vendor Management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business or related field
- 8-10 years of progressive procurement experience
- Proven experience leading Procurement for Professional Services categories
- Strong Strategic Sourcing and negotiation skills
- Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
- Demonstrated experience in category management and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills for supplier selection
- Ability to conduct market research, benchmarking, RFPs, and competitive analysis
- Experience with supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management
- Proven track record of cost optimization and savings achievement
- Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (Omnea preferred)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive procurement initiatives
- Experience with P2P (procure to pay) processes
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (preferred)
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Category Management
- Market Research
- Competitive Analysis
- RFP/RFQ Process Management
- Cost Optimization
- Risk Assessment
- Procurement Software
- ERP Systems
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Stakeholder Influence
- P2P Processes
Location
- Toronto
- London
- New York City
- San Francisco
- Montreal
- Paris
- Berlin
- Seoul
- Remote
Work Type
- Fixed-term contract
- Remote-friendly
Experience Level
- 8-10 years of progressive procurement experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business or related field
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (preferred)
Benefits
- Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent
- Full health and dental benefits
- Separate budget for mental health
- RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
- 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
- Annual enrichment benefits (Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, workspace improvement)
- Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
- 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)
- Budget for traveling to other offices if remote
- Annual company offsite
- Daily lunch program (for in-office)
- Plenty of snacks (for in-office)
- Regular community and social events (for in-office)
- Co-working benefit (for those not near an office)
- $500 home office stipend
About the Company
- Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company.
- We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products designed to solve real-world business problems.
- We are training and deploying frontier models for enterprises building AI systems.
- We believe our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
- We obsess over what we build, with each team member responsible for increasing model capabilities and customer value.
- Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, all passionate about their craft.
- We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul.
Equal Opportunity
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
- Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
- We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position.
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