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Motion Recruitment

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Hybrid

Palo alto, United states

$ 65 /hour

Senior

Freelance

15-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Customer Service Effective Communication ERP Systems Recruitment

Job Specifications

Our Client, a vehicle automaker and automotive technology company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Senior Project Manager!

***This is a hybrid 5/6 month contract with long term potential, in Palo Alto, CA

What You Will Be Doing

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.
Responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

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 a 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-oriented

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k)
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

About the Company

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software... Know more