Technology and Strategic Sourcing Senior Associate

Job Title

Pay Range: $39.43hr - $44.43hr

Requirements/Must Have

• 3+ years of effective communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of business.
• 3+ years of experience with financial analysis, with the ability to compare, analyze, and propose recommendations.
• 3+ years of organization skills and attention to detail, with experience reviewing contracts and managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the request for proposal/quote/information (RFX) process and the competitive bid process for technology vendor selection.
• Identify and assess technology vendors/products from a strategic perspective to ensure alignment with technology objectives.
• Execute transactional procurement activities such as order forms, SOWs, and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing and procurement policies.
• Manage business relationships with vendors, focusing on business issues and escalations.
• Plan and manage vendor business reviews, analyzing and rating key vendors.
• Prepare and deliver briefing documents, status reporting, and other data/reports on key technology relationships for senior management.
• Gather requirements from relevant stakeholders.
• Read, interpret, and communicate technology contract terms, partnering with legal to understand legal concepts and challenges.
• Work with Finance and Business Stakeholders to identify budgetary constraints and develop desired commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing and other commercial terms, as well as Statements of Work and Service Level Agreements.
• Own overall responsibility for delivering finalized agreements in accordance with applicable timing requirements.
• Help develop vendor selection, negotiation, and relationship management processes and policies.
• Act as liaison for Technology Business Unit Stakeholders across various departments throughout contract negotiation and relationship management process.
• Maintain knowledge of sourcing, contract negotiation, and relationship management best practices and industry trends.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree JD/MBA.

Skills

• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and in international time zones as needed.
• Team player and self-starter with a solution-oriented attitude.

Qualification And Education

• BS/BA degree in business or technology required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.