Buyer 4-Fin

Oracle•Rocklin, CA

16h•$91,400 - $187,000

About The Position

Oracle is seeking a proactive, ambitious procurement professional to lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management for enterprise collaboration and productivity software. This senior individual contributor role works with business and technology leaders and offers opportunities to take on broader responsibilities based on results. The position calls for strong commercial judgment, curiosity, initiative, and the ability to build relationships and influence across the organization. The role leads procurement activities for enterprise collaboration, communication, and productivity software, including Microsoft products and services. It develops sourcing strategies, identifies savings and commercial risks, negotiates contracts and renewals, analyzes proposals and licensing options, leads RFPs, manages strategic supplier relationships, and presents recommendations to senior stakeholders. The stated U.S. hiring range is $91,400 to $187,000 per annum. The position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle describes its U.S. benefits package as including insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and other benefits.

Requirements

Professional experience using artificial intelligence (AI) or large language model (LLM) tools to fulfill multiple aspects of direct responsibilities.
Significant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or software category management, including responsibility for complex enterprise software purchases.
Expertise in contract negotiation, cost analysis, price negotiation, and supplier management.
Experience leading RFPs and conducting supplier business reviews.
Strong financial and analytical skills, including comparing pricing models, evaluating multiyear commitments, and communicating total cost of ownership.
Record of taking ownership, anticipating needs, and delivering measurable results with limited direction.
Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and manage competing priorities.
Strong written communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing Microsoft enterprise software agreements, including familiarity with Microsoft licensing, pricing, and renewal practices.
Familiarity with SaaS licensing, software asset management, and procurement platforms.
A relevant procurement or supply management certification.
Initiative, technology-first orientation, ambition, energy and adaptability, commercial curiosity, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement activities for enterprise collaboration, communication, and productivity software, including Microsoft products and services.
Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements, technology roadmaps, budgets, and renewal schedules.
Identify savings opportunities, commercial risks, and process improvements; develop recommendations and drive their implementation.
Negotiate software contracts, pricing, renewals, and commercial terms with Legal, IT, Finance, Information Security, and business stakeholders.
Analyze supplier proposals, licensing options, consumption data, and total cost of ownership to improve purchasing decisions and commercial outcomes.
Assess Microsoft licensing and purchasing options, including enterprise agreements, subscription commitments, and renewal structures.
Lead RFPs, including requirements gathering, supplier selection, proposal evaluation, commercial analysis, and award recommendations.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and conduct supplier business reviews to evaluate performance, contractual commitments, and opportunities for improvement.
Present negotiation strategies, financial analyses, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
Flexible or accrued vacation, depending on employee eligibility and position; accrual varies by hours worked and length of service.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshed each calendar year, with unused balances carrying over up to a 112-hour cap.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal benefits.
Voluntary auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
May be eligible for bonus and equity.