Procurement & Vendor Strategy Consultant (Remote)

Job summary

This role is a part-time, fully remote opportunity for a procurement professional specializing in technology vendor strategy, SaaS negotiations, and cost optimization. The consultant will work to enhance vendor relationships, secure favorable commercial terms, and identify savings opportunities to maximize technology investments.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in negotiating SaaS, software, cloud infrastructure, or digital services agreements.
• Proven track record of achieving measurable cost savings through vendor negotiations.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and strategic sourcing.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and vendor consolidation is preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Benefits

• Review and optimize SaaS and technology agreements to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with vendors to enhance pricing and contract terms.
• Develop vendor consolidation strategies across business units.
• Analyze software usage and vendor commitments to uncover savings.
• Support procurement activities for new initiatives and acquisitions.
• Create visibility into renewals and procurement performance metrics.
• Prepare recommendations and insights for executive decision-making.
• Flexible part-time engagement structure.
• 100% remote work environment with global collaboration.
• Performance-based incentives linked to savings outcomes.
• Opportunities for direct collaboration with executive leadership.
• Employee recognition programs and virtual team activities.