What are the responsibilities and job description for the Platform Efficiency Manager position at The Trade Desk?
We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Procurement Specialist to join our team at The Trade Desk. As a key member of our Platform Operations team, you will play a critical role in shaping our procurement process and policies.
About the Role
You will be responsible for supporting the creation and refinement of processes and procedures that ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness for technical components of our platform, including Data Centers, On-Prem hardware, Cloud partners, support vendors and SaaS partners.
Your focus will be on executing sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling of complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations that optimize value to the company.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement, operations in the software industry.
- Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and delivering complex contracts, with expert negotiation skills in both financial and business matters.
- Possess working knowledge of technical topics such as cloud computing, datacenter operations and network architecture.
- Experience using data analysis, industry trends, relevant data, and internal spend data to create strategies and identify optimization opportunities.
