Senior Manager - Technology Procurement
- Description:
- Manage a team responsible for the entire procurement lifecycle including strategic sourcing specialists, contract analysts, vendor management analysts, and asset analysts .
- Define, implement, manage and train the organization on the procurement framework .
- Develop key performance indicators and automated reports necessary to monitor procurement activities adjusting as necessary to ensure risks are mitigated, and value is optimized .
- Work with business and technology team members and vendors to understand the procurement requirements, processes, workload capabilities, and negotiation strategies for various projects.
- Act as an adviser in providing the best solutions for new products and services to meet business needs and build successful relationships.
- Develop teams, influence, and motivate managers and peers to improve processes and products.
- Requirements:
- 10+ years’ Technical Procurement Life Cycle experience
- 10+ years' supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent – preferably in technology or a business-related field
- CPSM Certified preferred
- Expert at negotiating contract terms and conditions ensuring requirements are met, risks are minimized, value is maximized, and the contract complies with all regulations.
- Proven experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements with large strategic technology partners maximizing benefits to the organization.
- Trains and guides procurement team members in negotiating for the best outcomes.
- Proven experience in defining and implementing a successful process for organizing, developing, planning and managing RFx initiatives within a technology-based organization utilizing industry best practices .
- Strong computer skills (SharePoint, Excel Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Benefits:
- Competitive benefits including 401( k ) with 100% company match of the first 4%
- medical , dental and vision plans
- paid time off days and holidays.
- Quarterly bonus program .
- Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being.
- Onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball, ping-pong, and disc golf course.
- Paid Time Off for Volunteer work .
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