Senior Contracts Negotiator

Fastly

Contract Position

Summary

Fastly is seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Negotiator to join their Indirect Procurement Team, responsible for sourcing, commercial negotiations, and reporting across all internal departments and indirect purchasing categories.

What you'll do

Negotiate and structure complex new and existing supplier contracts through a data-driven negotiation strategy
Communicate relevant contract details to key stakeholders (e.g. Law, Finance, Engineering, IT, Sales, Marketing, etc.) as required
Drive Procurement goals including supplier consolidation, segmentation, and spend reduction in every negotiation
Perform regular reviews of existing contracts; track deadlines, research alternatives, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Manage all aspects of the Supplier Lifecycle from sourcing to offboarding
Align purchasing practices to support Fastly’s overall business strategy
Build relationships and partner closely with key business stakeholders to drive negotiation and cost savings success
Coordinate appropriate resources in support of new purchases (e.g. IT, Quality/Regulatory, R&D, etc.)
Track and maintain monthly Procurement Team metrics for senior leadership and board review
Create and maintain audience-specific purchasing documentation for the Procurement Team and all internal stakeholders
Delight internal customers and business partners through excellent customer service

Requirements

10+ years of related experience in a sourcing, buying or negotiation function with a proven track record of success
Experience reviewing various types of contracts (including but not limited to: Software (both SaaS and On-Prem), Sponsorship, Contractor / Consulting, Advertising, Benefits, Events and successfully negotiating beneficial outcomes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with a passion for details
An agile, highly-motivated, self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who is able to quickly adjust to the changing priorities of a growth company
Excellent relationship development skills to foster partnerships across all departments and levels of the organization, including multiple time zones and diverse geographical locations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent time and project management skills
Proficient with Excel and Google Sheets, e.g. formulas like XLOOKUP/SUMIFS, pivot tables, executive level presentations
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
A sense of curiosity and desire to learn everyday

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Location

Denver, CO

Contract Length

Not specified

Compensation

$111,000 - $138,750 (per year)

Keywords

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