IT Procurement / Sourcing Function

Role: IT Procurement / Sourcing Function
Location: Remote
Contract: 6+ Months with Possible Extension
Experience: 7+ years
 
Job Description:
 
Key Responsibilities:
-Develop and implement category management plans and sourcing strategies to negotiate and ensure cost savings/avoidance and performance targets are achieved
-Establish and lead cross functional teams of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and execute supplier initiatives that create value, improve quality, and reduce risk
-Develop analytical reports on savings, metrics, and KPIs to monitor progress against objectives and key results
-Provide cross functional and top-down visibility into supplier spend and performance
-Support RFx efforts by leading project teams through supplier selection processes
-Partner closely with cross functional teams such as Legal, Information Security, and Third Party Governance in ushering agreements through the source to pay workflow while securing favorable terms/deal structures
-Manage strategic procurement engagement with one or more key business units
 
What you bring: Basic
-8+ years of related experience in a Procurement/ Sourcing function
-BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
-Experience leveraging E-Sourcing tools, spend analytics tools, Excel, and Google suite
-Proficiency with services and technology related governing and engagement documents
-Extensive negotiation and contract management experience
-Customer service focus, communication skills, and attention to detail
-Category management plan development and execution experience
-Ability to lead complex sourcing events (RFP, RFI, and RFQ)
 
Preferred
-Master’s degree (MBA or similar)
-Procurement professional certification (e.g. CPSM, CIPS, CSP)
-Experience with Oracle or similar P2P systems, E-Sourcing solutions (e.g. Workday Sourcing, Level path)
-Experience with enterprise-scale procurement intake and workflow tools
-Results-oriented mindset. Proven track record delivering quality outcomes for partners
-Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
-Experience using Tableau or other data visualization tools
-Ability to lead complex initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross functional partners and project management skills