IT Sourcing Manager

Job Description:
As an IT Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in negotiating with suppliers to procure goods, materials, and services at optimal prices while adhering to stringent quality standards and process efficiencies.

Duties:

• Process non-strategic service and material purchase requests for IT-related items, including software, services, telecom, cyber, and hardware, ensuring adherence to specifications and scope.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Legal counsel to negotiate contractual terms and conditions, mitigating risks to the company while securing favorable agreements with suppliers.
• Coordinate contract change requests and ensure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance in procurement transactions.
• Facilitate supplier development, improve effectiveness, and drive down costs in collaboration with Supplier Quality and Performance, Strategic Sourcing, and Business Partners.
• Develop and implement sourcing management processes, metrics, and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers to procure high-quality products and services delivered on time and within budget.
• Proactively manage contracts to fully executed status, including spend and end dates.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to achieve process excellence and stay abreast of industry innovations.

Skills Required:

• Previous experience in an Information Technology support role.
• Proficiency in business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues, with a focus on negotiations and competitive processes.
• Experience in IT contract development and management, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS contracting.
• Ability to provide guidance on sourcing management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.
• Advanced ability to influence stakeholders, deliver customer service, and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including advanced Excel, PowerBI, Service Now, and SAP.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4-7 years of relevant industry experience demonstrating required abilities and performance.
• Basic knowledge of purchasing software and project management software