About The Position
Yelp is seeking an experienced professional to join its Technology Sourcing team. This role is responsible for managing Yelp’s third-party technology partnerships and leading contract negotiations for software, hardware, and infrastructure tools. The position is integral to supporting the adoption of technology for both corporate tools and systems, as well as production environments and partnerships that serve customers and consumers. This opportunity is fully remote and open to applicants throughout Canada.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of Technology Vendor Management and Sourcing (software, hardware, telco, or datacenter).
- Ability to credibly maneuver a wide range of projects spanning the business that are often highly technical in nature.
- Analytical experience grounded in solid business/finance fundamentals.
- Outstanding communication skills in all forms—written, presentation and negotiation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite & senior executives as well as seasoned supplier partners.
- Enthusiasm to embrace diverse & dispersed teams across the company on a daily basis.
- B.S. degree or equivalent experience.
- Preferably 4 years (or more) of technology sourcing related work experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead full cycle technology sourcing projects including strategy, identifying potential partners, outreach, competitive bidding, pricing & contract negotiation, and contract approval.
- Build sound relationships with external vendor partners and internal business collaborators.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously, from quick contract renewals to in-depth new strategic partnerships.
- Organize a large database of partnerships, be data-driven, and provide clear reporting to management on the status of renewals or other important contract terms.
- Analyze spend and other data to solve problems, monitor purchasing activity, and conduct benchmarking.
- Ensure that all contracts are executed & cataloged, and that approved payments reflect contractual terms.
Benefits
- Compensation range between $135,000 and $185,000
- Fully remote in all locations across Canada
- Yelp's five star benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
