Job Specifications
Akkodis is Seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist as a contractor for the location of Atlanta GA. It is a contract Position for 12 months.
Pay Range: $40 - $50/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Duties
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Sourcing teams to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Spin-Off Support: Lead supplier mapping, contract assignments, communications, and M&A transition activities.
• Sourcing Leadership: Manage procurement for third-party HR and Compensation & Benefits (C&B) services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure early sourcing involvement and alignment with business objectives.
• Contract Management: Support negotiations and ensure scalable, cost-effective, and compliant vendor partnerships.
• Supplier Processes: Oversee RFQs, RFIs, e-auctions, contracting, and performance tracking.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs including savings, payment terms, and service levels; report on sourcing status and risk mitigation.
• Communication: Maintain consistent engagement with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Integration Coordination: Work with spin-off teams to manage TSA timelines and sourcing deliverables.
• Governance: Ensure all sourcing activities meet internal controls and risk management standards.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or relevant business experience
• Strong understanding of HR and Total Rewards functions and cost structures
• Proven negotiation, stakeholder management, and project management skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-stakes environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and innovation
• Experience in global HR sourcing and international vendor markets
• Background in M&A, divestitures, or corporate spin-offs
• Familiarity with TSA structures and Day 1 readiness planning
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Proficiency in SAP, ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, and project management tools
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and data-driven decision-making
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, please contact Punit Pathak at 610 445 8219 or Punit.pathak@akkodisgroup.com.
This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
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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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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About the Company
Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together.
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