Manage the contract life cycle for some of the following Categories; Software, Consulting, and other spend categories as assigned
Comfortable developing and managing Data Analytics and Dashboards; highly proficient in Excel
Collaborates effectively internally with Stakeholders and Suppliers
Compiles key market intelligence on key categories and suppliers
Develops new effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players
Employs project management tools, solutions and techniques
Draft and redline a wide variety of agreements, such as Software License Agreements, Master Agreements, SOW’s etc.
Effectively manages multiple projects and deadlines
Independently solves problems and makes decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
Deliver value and savings back to the business in the form of reduced pricing, additional products, and/or concessions. This position will have an individual savings target
Negotiate business terms such as pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, price protection etc.
Effectively communicate both positive and negative messages to suppliers and internal stakeholders

5+ years of experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement with an emphasis in Software
In depth knowledge and experience in managing procurement projects in indirect spend categories
Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices
Ability to influence at a Management Level both internally and externally
Ability to lead and influence peer groups both internally and externally
Clear and effective written and verbal communication
Strong experience with P2P Solutions like NetSuite, Ariba, One Trust, CLM’s etc.
Ability to manage and drive RFP’s and RFQ’s in systems like Workday
Strong negotiation skills with suppliers
Ability and comfort to manage in a fast/ambiguous environment
Works well under pressure, ability to multitask, and is comfortable working under minimal direction
Vendor risk management experience
Experience in Supplier engagement: Onboarding, pricing and contract negotiation, performance management, Capacity and supply planning
Experience in driving a change with process improvement and required system definition and implementation
B.S./B.A. in a technical or business field, or equivalent practical experience strongly preferred
2+ years of formal project management skills and/or analytics experience are a strong plus

IT Procurement Sourcing Manager

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