100% Remote - Technical Procurement Manager
Company: Conexess Group
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Description The Strategic Sourcing Team
Leverages knowledge of technology, application software,
infrastructure software, data and content procurement in leading
supplier/contract negotiations and RFX efforts.
Partners with stakeholders to plan contracting and sourcing
strategies.
Develops key supplier relationships in close collaboration with
Strategic Planning teams to maximize the value of negotiation
events.
Delivers savings, cost avoidance and value-adds to the network
through strategic negotiations with external suppliers as
needed.
Works with Strategic Planning to contribute to the
development/refinement of master category strategies (MCS).
Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SSRM)
Responsibilities
Supplier Facing
Understands established vision and path to support a long-term
supplier relationship that is beneficial
Understands the sell to structure within the supplier organization
and thorough understanding of the supplier landscape
Documents supplier performance management and expectations
Contributes to process to identify and inform on any supplier
related issues; establish processes to mitigate as appropriate
Supports an effective, efficient supplier account management
infrastructure and processes
Serves as a contact for Lead Client Service Partners (and
stakeholders) on any supplier issues, as needed
Establish relationships with all key stakeholders of the supplier
to ensure alignment with their objectives
Other Responsibilities
Delivers or participates in non-sourcing category-related
initiatives
Compiles category-specific RFX templates and playbooks
Manages negotiation project risks/issues; proactively updates
Strategic Planning leadership of key issues, recognizes and
determines the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects
remain on schedule
Job Description - Required Education, Qualifications, and
Experience *
Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree
preferred
Years of Experience: 8-10 years of relevant experience
Required Skills
5 years + of previous progressive experience in Procurement,
Strategic Sourcing, IT Vendor Management.
Excellent project management skills; Excellent negotiation and
presentation skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; Excel & PowerPoint
Knowledge of key software licensing contract terms and how to
negotiate to achieve win/win solutions
Experience working independently, or in negotiation teams to
achieve corporate objectives
Experience in the procurement, negotiations or sales of at least
one of the major industry software-as-a-service solutions or
categories including but not limited to: Customer Relationship
Management tools, ERP, Financials and Procurement software, HRIS,
Publishing Content Management, Marketing Automation, Desktop and
Cloud Infrastructure Software, Service Management, Security Event
and Incident Monitoring Software, System Integration tools,
Business Intelligence and Analytics software
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