It Sourcing Specialist (Saas) - Remote

• Job Type:Contract

Posted about 7 hours ago

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• The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with business stakeholders and suppliers on purchases and renewals to deliver cost savings, quality of service, and value.
• Under general direction of the Director, EITS Sourcing, responsible for supporting a portfolio of software/SaaS products and services identified within the Software and Services commodities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities:

• Manages suppliers to include negotiation of business agreements and settling disputes and/or issues, as needed.
• Develop and maintain effective and positive relationships with stakeholders and vendors based on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Managing to the Global Technology Sourcing Request process, including intake, triage, and support of stakeholder requests.
• Lead solicitation efforts and/or quote request for value-add reseller purchases.
• Ability to understand interpret Statements of Work and Hardware/ Software quotes to interpret purchase and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Manage the renewal process for subscriptions, support, and software maintenance.
• Collaborate and build partnerships with stakeholders to understand and deliver on requirements for information technology procurement requests.
• Collaborates with internal departments such as Human Resources, Finance, Integrated Business Services, Legal and other entities in order to promote the best interest of.
• Supporting information technology initiatives by understanding Technology Acquisition processes and stakeholders.
• Participating in cost savings tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Collaborating with internal customers/stakeholders on new projects/initiatives including support of Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Experience And Educational Requirements:

• Normally requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related and progressively responsible experience.
• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of technology procurement principles and procure to pay concepts
• Solid project management skills with experience in organizing, planning, and executing initiatives from vision through implementation
• Solid teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across the organization
• Understanding and experience using procurement tools such as Ariba.
• Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to deal with confrontational situations in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with customers, associates and management
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions.

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