Job Description
Contract Strategic Sourcing - lead
Leader, project manager type.
The key to this role is negotiation skills.
Experience leading the negotiations in large environments.
Preferably financial, insurance, healthcare, highly regulated environments.
They have worked specifically in IT, meaning applications, infrastructure, software, hardware.
Last but not least: managed services, meaning large organizations like ServiceNow, IBM, Cognizant, not just consulting services, meaning when they have a large project, they bring in a managed service provider to help support that project. Not body shop type
BILL RATE: open /hour - C2C
LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL
HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE
3 DAYS ONSITE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE
DURATION: MINIMUM 6 MONTHS
Looking for a procurement professional to lead PFPs for IT Services. This is including global applications management services define IT sourcing plans for technology services. Procurement for IT contract negotiation hardware software vendor management heavy professional services dealing with large vendors like IBM AWS cognizant etc. overseeing finance make sure they are not overcharged must come from large environments degreed with certifications such as SRM, CIP, PMP, CPSM, CSMP, CSCP or CPSD
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Skills
These skills are required for the position:
• Demonstrates accountability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Superb relationship-building skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments.
• Develops strong relationships across IT, business unit stakeholder groups and vendors.
• Executive presence and comfort interacting with both internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Communication of business concepts and needs in IT relevant terms as well as translation of technical concepts into business/nontechnical points.
• Demonstrates integrity through actions.
• Current knowledge of the global IT product and service market and trends.
• Understands sourcing, procurement and vendor management technology options.
• Knowledge of the sources of data and analytics to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledgeable in technology contract terms and legal issues.
• Understands contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors.
• Problem-solving skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments.
• Project management skills
• Results focused
• Influence and negotiate outcomes with leadership and maintain collaborative relationships with them.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and escalate when required.
• Familiar with relevant regulatory and industry requirements.
Experience
• Ten or more years in IT Sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management, with at least three years leading major RFPs and at least five years managing outsourced vendor relationships.
• A broad understanding of IT sourcing trends and their potential implications to the business.
• Experience in evaluating support agreements and the yearly true-up and demand management requirements.
• Experience leading key technology negotiations.
• Legal experience, with a background in IT contracts, is an advantage.
• Other functional experience particularly in IT, business strategy, business analysis or finance is an advantage.
• Strong ability to translate stakeholder requirements into IT sourcing practices and business outcomes.
Education and Training
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, skills, training and education.
• Master’s degree or master's of business administration (MBA), or a juris doctor (JD), is desired.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) is a plus.
Leader, project manager type.
The key to this role is negotiation skills.
Experience leading the negotiations in large environments.
Preferably financial, insurance, healthcare, highly regulated environments.
They have worked specifically in IT, meaning applications, infrastructure, software, hardware.
Last but not least: managed services, meaning large organizations like ServiceNow, IBM, Cognizant, not just consulting services, meaning when they have a large project, they bring in a managed service provider to help support that project. Not body shop type
BILL RATE: open /hour - C2C
LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL
HYBRID 3 DAYS ONSITE
3 DAYS ONSITE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE
DURATION: MINIMUM 6 MONTHS
Looking for a procurement professional to lead PFPs for IT Services. This is including global applications management services define IT sourcing plans for technology services. Procurement for IT contract negotiation hardware software vendor management heavy professional services dealing with large vendors like IBM AWS cognizant etc. overseeing finance make sure they are not overcharged must come from large environments degreed with certifications such as SRM, CIP, PMP, CPSM, CSMP, CSCP or CPSD
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Skills
These skills are required for the position:
• Demonstrates accountability.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Superb relationship-building skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments.
• Develops strong relationships across IT, business unit stakeholder groups and vendors.
• Executive presence and comfort interacting with both internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Communication of business concepts and needs in IT relevant terms as well as translation of technical concepts into business/nontechnical points.
• Demonstrates integrity through actions.
• Current knowledge of the global IT product and service market and trends.
• Understands sourcing, procurement and vendor management technology options.
• Knowledge of the sources of data and analytics to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledgeable in technology contract terms and legal issues.
• Understands contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors.
• Problem-solving skills in vendor and internal customer relationship environments.
• Project management skills
• Results focused
• Influence and negotiate outcomes with leadership and maintain collaborative relationships with them.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions and escalate when required.
• Familiar with relevant regulatory and industry requirements.
Experience
• Ten or more years in IT Sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management, with at least three years leading major RFPs and at least five years managing outsourced vendor relationships.
• A broad understanding of IT sourcing trends and their potential implications to the business.
• Experience in evaluating support agreements and the yearly true-up and demand management requirements.
• Experience leading key technology negotiations.
• Legal experience, with a background in IT contracts, is an advantage.
• Other functional experience particularly in IT, business strategy, business analysis or finance is an advantage.
• Strong ability to translate stakeholder requirements into IT sourcing practices and business outcomes.
Education and Training
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, skills, training and education.
• Master’s degree or master's of business administration (MBA), or a juris doctor (JD), is desired.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) is a plus.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Strategic Sourcing - Negotiations - IT position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
