The opportunity
Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.
What you'll do
Manage Procurement & Sourcing activities for Professional Services categories: including Consulting, Marketing (events, media, services), Legal, Communications and other external services
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and service quality
Own the end-to-end Procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract execution
Lead and manage the complete RFP/RFQ process from development through vendor evaluation and selection
Develop and implement category management strategies across Professional Services
Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and supplier benchmarking
What they're looking for
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and track savings realization
- Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Manage contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and terminations
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiations for Professional Services providers
