Senior Sourcing Lead

DESCRIPTION:
The ability to lead and manage cross-functional procurement projects, including RFIs, RFQs and RFPs; identify tasks that need to be done, establish timeline, and assign resources, both within internal and external teams.
Work with key stakeholders to deploy effective procurement strategies for select spend categories and to increase the ability to leverage volume and spend
Provides direction, manages performance, and ensures staff development for both direct reports and dotted-line reports during sourcing projects
Builds successful and high performing working teams
The ability to negotiate contracts, establish terms and conditions in working closely with the Legal team.
Initiate review of existing contracts to identify areas of vulnerability or risk; amend agreements to address areas of concern.
Extensive knowledge of software license types, including subscription and ASP models.
Experience with infrastructure-related acquisitions.
Experience in establishing terms and conditions in support including preventative maintenance and installation services with applicable service levels.
Working knowledge of legal terms and conditions, long-term impacts of various business terms and conditions.
Understanding of economic impacts to suppliers; financials; analytical skills to determine mitigation plans.
Initiate financial analyses on suppliers to determine financial health; document a risk mitigation plan to address concerns.

SKILLS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain or related field required; Advanced degree a plus.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement
Must have experience being directly involved in RFP/RFQs, etc.
Must have excellent communication skills at all levels; must be able to effectively communicate with executives
Background in Supply Chain, Economics, or Finance is preferred
Must have experience negotiating pricing
Must have experience with the full sourcing process
Prior experience negotiating and working with Information Technology vendors.
Experience in data analysis and Total Cost of Ownership evaluation
Experience supporting multiple projects
C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation is a plus.
Demonstrated experience in identifying IT purchasing problems and providing solutions.
Experience in contract writing.
Experience and expertise in handling procurement specific concerns of internal clients and suppliers related to contract management.