Senior Project Manager (Palo Alto)

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Project Manage for a 6 month Contract job with a client in Palo Alto CA 94304 (Onsite). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background in the Automobile / Manufacturing industry is a must.

Rate Range : $60 / hour to $65 / hour ; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Summary :

• The Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will lead sourcing, licensing negotiations, and supplier management for IT software within the client's Technology Group.
• The role owns the full software procurement lifecycle, including spend analysis, negotiating new and renewal contracts, presenting sourcing recommendations to leadership, and driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• The position builds strong internal and external partnerships, manages strategic vendors through regular performance reviews, and ensures alignment with business needs.
• Requires at least 8+ years of IT software purchasing experience, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, ERP and CLM system experience (preferably Coupa and Ironclad), and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Hybrid onsite with potential conversion to FTE based on performance.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at ravi.singh@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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