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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
Strategic Sourcing:
- Support contract negotiations for new and existing suppliers partnering with Legal team and the requesting business partners.
- Maintain a high level of ‘Customer Focus’ attitude while supporting 40+ contracts per month in our async working culture.
- Review and negotiate commercial terms with vendors resulting in risk mitigation for Coinbase (financially, legally, etc).
- Specific project tasks may include market research & analysis, data collection/management, cost modeling, RFx strategy development, RFx creation and management, supplier communications, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance management.
- Provide qualitative and quantitative analysis to aid award recommendations for stakeholder evaluation, consideration and decision-making.
- Assist in the execution of spend management projects that accomplish key objectives. Those objectives may include savings, process efficiency, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved transparency & control of expenditures.
- Act as the external-facing representative for Coinbase for vendor communications.
- Support internal customers by facilitating accurate and favorable transactions, and on-going supplier management and accountability.
- Collaborate to build best spend management practices and technology trends.
- Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to Business Partners and leadership as appropriate, and proactively enlist their support.
- Communicate with Business Partners, coworkers and management in a clear, concise and timely manner.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- BA/BS preferably with an analytical focus (Business, Economics, Accounting or Engineering).
- Paralegal certification is an option in lieu of degree or incremental.
- Minimum of 3-4 years relevant experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize and manage numerous requests at the same time.
- Strong quantitative skills with the ability to dissect problems.
- Demonstrated data guided approach to solving problems.
- Demonstrated skills in rigorous, fact-based analyses that drive creative problem solving, proposal preparation, and negotiation.
- Experience analyzing data and making recommendations on sourcing.
- Passionate about Coinbase and the future of digital currency.
Nice to haves:
- A Coinbase user!
Job #: P64297
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Pay Range:
$96,475—$113,500 USD
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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What We Do
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system.
Why Work With Us
We’ve taken a huge challenge and made it into our mission: To create an open financial system for the world. To achieve this, we are building a team of smart, creative, passionate optimists, the kind of people who see opportunity where others see roadblocks. If this sounds like you, check out our open roles.
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