Location
Onsite in the Torrance, California office, United States; occasional domestic and international travel may be required.
Salary
$126,160–$173,470 USD.
Company
Divergent develops an integrated engineering and manufacturing platform for complex systems and supplies global automotive OEMs and U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
What you will do
•Plan and manage IT sourcing projects from requirements definition and supplier evaluation through negotiation, contract execution, and renewal.
•Negotiate software, SaaS, cloud services, and IT services agreements, including pricing, licensing, payment terms, implementation costs, deliverables, statements of work, and service levels.
•Identify savings opportunities, eliminate unused licenses, consolidate suppliers, manage supplier performance, and resolve commercial and contract issues.
•Lead sourcing projects across professional services, HR, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Facilities, and Travel as assigned.
•Coordinate with IT, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and other stakeholders to address technical, budget, security, and compliance requirements.
•Manage renewals, supplier onboarding, approvals, purchase orders, records, reporting, and procurement process improvements.
Requirements
•Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
•Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
•7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, or category management, including a strong background in IT procurement.
•Experience independently managing complex IT sourcing projects and negotiating multi-year enterprise software, SaaS, and technology agreements.
•Experience sourcing indirect categories beyond IT.
•Strong negotiation and analytical skills, including pricing and total-cost-of-ownership evaluation.
•Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and renewals, adapt to changing priorities, and work with limited supervision.
•Experience using ERP, procurement, or contract management systems.
Nice to have
•Experience sourcing cloud services, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, telecommunications, or IT professional services.
•Experience working with technology providers, resellers, and implementation partners.
•Experience reviewing software usage and managing licenses and renewals with software asset management tools.
•Experience in a growing technology, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or defense company, including supplier security and compliance reviews.
•Experience sourcing internationally and managing global suppliers.
Culture & Benefits
•Regular, full-time employment with salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
•Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave.
•HMO and Premium PPO health plans, company-sponsored life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
•Learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
•Collaborative, dynamic, high-performing environment focused on innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Hiring process
•Compensation level S06 will be evaluated through the interview process.
•No agencies, solicitations, or calls are accepted.
