TITLE: STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
JOB SUMMARY:
The IT Strategic Sourcing Manager will execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the IT business units they support, striving to optimize Total Cost of Ownership while creating efficiencies. Requires working onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drive IT Sourcing Strategy and Process Execution
* Manage IT sourcing process with minimal support, start-to-finish, for simple to medium complexity projects (to include market research, sourcing strategy, RFX / event development, negotiations, management of communications, and stakeholder involvement, etc.)
* Develop category and negotiation strategies that drive savings or business transformation through thought leadership and industry expertise
* Build and maintain stakeholder relationships typically at the Director and VP level based on transparency and mutual benefit
* Partner with the IT organization for relationship management activities and contributes to business reviews and QBRs to maximize value from suppliers.
* Lead planning and ideation sessions and effectively influence stakeholders bringing new and innovative ideas
* Collaborate with IT portfolio owners to drive establishment and execution of Renewals and Maintenance Program strategy
* Conduct detailed market and IT vendor research to communicate these findings through meaningful research summaries
* Develop and manage IT sourcing project timelines and lead cross-functional working sessions and leadership meetings to drive key decisions.
* Analyze vendor bid responses (quantitatively and qualitatively) and round to round movement uncovering insights to influence sourcing strategy
* Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations for stakeholder evaluation, consideration and decision-making
Contract Development and Management
* Review contracts and spend to assess potential IT sourcing opportunities
* Meet with IT Contract Owners / IT Contracts Coordinator / Legal to follow-up on concerns relating to IT RFPs / sourcing projects
* Provide guidance on contract negotiations through collaborative approach with IT stakeholders
Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support
* Assist in driving continuous process improvement initiatives, and adherence to policies and procedures
* Able to develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications / updates, also review other team members’ deliverables
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
* BA/BS in Business, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, or Computer Science
* MBA/JD/MS/ME
* Minimum of 5 years IT strategic sourcing experience. Multiple IT sourcing category experience required
* Consulting experience; experience in retail is a plus
* Project and Vendor management experience
* Contract writing and management experience
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Data Analytical
* Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes, analysis, and/or optimization is a plus
* Experience in working with raw material / market indices
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