Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist

The Expense Management and Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for effectively managing Nasdaq’s external spend, while continuously seeking areas of opportunity to create cost efficiencies throughout the firm. In addition, this team’s mission is to offer comprehensive spend transparency through innovative analytics. The team utilizes this data to optimize expenses through the application of traditional and non-traditional cost reduction strategies.

Your role will primarily be responsible for both leading and supporting Nasdaq's Telecom Expense Management (TEM) platform from a financial & inventory/demand management perspective. Within the TEM platform, this resource will manage Nasdaq's telecom, connectivity, and mobility spend globally. Additionally, this role will have a focus on special projects and expense management activities across all categories of spend within the firm, including, but not limited to, Technology, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Market Data. Ideal candidates are required to possess a strong background in Telecom sourcing & negotiation, expense management, communications (PowerPoint), and analytics (Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.). This role will also benefit from experience in sourcing, project and change management. This role will include exposure to senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the management and administration of Nasdaq’s Telecom agreements and inventory (Telecom Expense Management platform)
• Analyzes internal telecom/connectivity/mobility spend to identify savings opportunities and purchasing strategies
• Participates in both internal and external projects that are broad in scope and closely tied to organizational strategy
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and influencers internally and externally
• Contributes to the improvement and development of strategic, operational, and tactical processes to achieve the most cost effective and efficient market data sourcing practices
• Coordinates discussions and reviews with various internal and external stakeholders
• Assists competitive bid evaluations and provides recommendations based on thorough analysis
• Creates executive summary presentations for senior management review
  
  

You will need the following skills and experience:

• Education Requirements: Degree qualified in relevant discipline or equivalent working experience
• Experience Requirements: 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant discipline
• Communication Requirements: Comfortable presenting to senior leadership using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Analytics Requirements: Ability to quickly prioritize reporting requests and articulate the results using Microsoft Excel or other reporting tools
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong skills in both verbal and written communication
• Skills in problem identification, analysis, and resolution
• Must be adaptable and flexible
  
  

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
  
  

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.