Technology & IT Services Strategic Sourcing

Technology & IT Services Strategic SourcingLocation: Philadelphia, Jersey City or Whitehouse StationDuration: 06 months on W2 contractHybrid 4/1 in office hours 9am-5pm.Primary Responsibilities:Manage a cross functional team with full strategic sourcing cycle, including vendor identification and selection, price negotiation, and contract "red-lining in collaboration with Legal counterparts for MSA's, Schedules, SOW's, etc.Responsible for development of strategic sourcing opportunities pipeline through the introduction of a competitive marketplace, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process reengineeringDirectly manage high value Sourcing engagements of varying spend, risk, and complexity levels into the following Sourcing categories: Mainframe technologies, Mainframe ISVs, Outsourced Data Center Operations Service Providers, Data Center technologies (Compute, Storage and Network), Telecom, Software and Services.Agree with business clients on approach and schedule for the sourcing project and its related contract(s) negotiationsCommunicate regularly with key business stakeholders regarding project approach, scope, key issues, status, business requirements, and relevant dependenciesAssess savings opportunities on all engagements, and work with clients to achieve optimalCost reductions/savings as appropriateAdditional Items for Consideration:Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approvalAnalyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategiesDriving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trendsNegotiating contracts with key suppliers including costs and terms of supply, service, and qualityCollaborating with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunitiesConducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecastsEstimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulationsMaintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnershipsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related fieldMinimum of 7 years' procurement experience in a related industryExcellent organizational and time management skills.Strong process analysis and analytical skills including ability to use data to drive decision makingStrong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgmentProven ability to lead, motivate and gain commitment from Executive leadership, senior management, direct/indirect reports, and colleaguesExceptional ability to influence stakeholders and drive groups with divergent opinions toward effective, collaborative decisionsStrong supplier relationship and conflict management skillsStrong oral and written communications and influencing skillsAbility to effectively summarize program status and create PowerPoint presentations for executive audienceAble to navigate a global matrixed organization, influence stakeholders and affect outcomes. Ability to gain trust and influence with limited direct authorityAbility to think outside the box, multi-task, and work well under pressure, to identify issues and work to resolve them in partnership with business leaders