IT Sourcing Manager

IT Sourcing Manager

Company: RemoteHive

Job Location: Remote (Work from home), India

Employment Type: Full-time

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will perform a combination of strategic sourcing, contract management, performance management, and relationship management functions for reputed companys Global IT Sourcing and Vendor Management (ITSVM) team including but not limited to Hardware, Software, Cloud services and IT professional services as well as and primarily (but not limited to) services in the Americas.

You will be responsible for managing your assigned portfolio, the full lifecycle of all reputed company IT Services purchasing (from reputed company concept/planning and vendor selection to contract closeout and vendor off-boarding), and strategic projects. You will also support the Vendor Management Office (VMO) objectives, enabling a consistent approach to implementing vendor management practices across the organization. These practices include the establishment of roles, governance processes and standardized scorecarding of key vendors. You will be known as a reputed company reputed company expert, a thought leader, and you will need to excel at building strong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as vendors.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategizes, develops, and is reputed company for managing assigned categories/projects, including sustained delivery of results that meet business needs

Balances time between daily operation activities and strategic planning/projects, with work performed without appreciable direction

Contributes to the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization

Identifies and executes operational improvements for ITSVM and assigned categories

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Manages assigned portfolio and projects, engaging as the reputed company reputed company expert, providing consultation to key stakeholders, and identifying any portfolio optimization / consolidation opportunities

Manages communications with vendors, stakeholders, internal reviewers, and finance teams

Creates and delivers high-value, Global IT sourcing strategies, including: market analysis/benchmarking, vendor evaluation/selection (e.g. RFx, due diligence, Q&A, scoring), cost forecasts, and negotiation strategy (including leveraging global capability and scale)

Leads contract development, negotiates contracts, drafts commercial terms, manages contract approvals, and creates and/or approves order documentation (SOWs, POs, Requisitions, etc).

Facilitates post-execution contract management, including: maintaining the contract system of record, providing reputed company renewal/obligation notifications, analyzing problem areas, and helping resolve disputes

Supports the deployment of consistent vendor management processes, including

Leading annual executive reviews for key vendors, monitoring and reporting on vendor performance in the areas that include:cost and contracting, financial management, people, delivery and support, partnership, and innovation

Collecting, consolidating and communicating detailed summaries of vendor results to multiple constituents on vendor performance and relationships

Identifying opportunities for vendor innovation and relationship management improvement

Responsible for providing administrative support, such as tracking, reporting, data entry, scheduling, and other tasks as needed to support the ITSVM team and Sourcing and Vendor Management lifecycle.

Provides guidance to less experienced team members

Perform ad hoc duties when required

Bachelors degree in business, supply chain or technology is required or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Experience

Relevant experience in Global IT sourcing and vendor management; including management of third-party vendors, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and a deep understanding of related procurement practices, processes and industry trends is required

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing and/or category management, preferably, reputed company with Indirect Categories such as HR & Benefits, Finance, Legal, Risk, M&A, Tax, Communications, Treasury, Contingent Labor, and other Business/Professional Services.

Experience drafting and negotiating IT and Corporate Services contracts; MSAs and SOWs

Experience with various sourcing, asset and contract management practices / tools

Strong .