Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Procurement Manager - IT for a contract position in Milwaukee, WI. Opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Function as the technology lead for Retail Solutions business unit and single point of contact for technology agreements
- Co-Develop and implement a Software and Technology category strategy consistent with company processes and objectives
- Lead strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to: spend analysis (benchmarking, supply market analysis, supplier analysis, RFI/RFP building, negotiations, baseline analysis, contracting, outsourcing & offshoring, product lifecycle management, building business cases)
- Represent Client's "single-voice when leading supplier negotiations, developing appropriate negotiation strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, and providing feedback on supplier performance
- Lead deep dives on active strategic sourcing initiatives
- Engage with suppliers and business partners to ensure supplier integration of user needs, providing feedback on supplier performance
- Manage internal relationships with key business stakeholders for assigned categories and procurement business units
- Continually identify leading practices from inside and outside the company for implementation and adoption
- Participate in business planning process to support business and category goals, and core metrics
- Directs and implements global policies, procedures and standards that support Global Procurement
Qualifications:
- 6+ years Category Management, Strategic Sourcing expertise in global category of Software, or other relevant corporate experience such as IT or Finance
- 2+ years IT industry experience with an understanding global applications and IT Infrastructure or Finance
- High financial acumen with ability to construct and negotiate complex global agreements in Telecom and Infrastructure
- Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and drive alignment on complex strategies with the business
- Strong analytical skills with ability to manage multiple detailed projects
- Global working knowledge of procurement policy, processes and tools
- Able to achieve goals, self-motivate, take initiative and generally operate with minimal supervision
- Able to challenge status quo and create innovative sourcing ideas that drive cost reduction in Telecom and Infrastructure categories
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as IT, supply chain, finance or relevant business disciplines
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Company:TALENT Software ServicesLocation:Milwaukee - Wisconsin - United StatesJob Types:ContractPost Date:October 27, 2021Valid Through:November 26, 2021