Software Sourcing Manager

Pyramid Consulting, Inc

🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
1 day ago

Ariba
SAP
MS Office

Health insurance
Pension

1 day ago

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Immediate need for a talentedSoftware Sourcing Manager . This is a03-06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located inHouston, TX or Jersey City, NJ(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-31079

Pay Range: $65 - $72/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for competitively bidding, negotiating price and related business terms and relaying said terms into logical and meaningful contracts that are in compliance with the policies, procedures and contracting principles.
Provide key negotiation and pricing advice to assigned Lines of Business on each transaction with an emphasis on delivering bottom-line financial savings and/or risk minimization.
Effectively manage complex projects including: LOB expectations, leadership involvement, internal/ external communications, deliverable(s) timing, and executive reporting.
Operate effectively at all levels and across matrixed environments, both internally and externally, including with CXOs.
Partner closely with our internal legal, risk and finance teams towards the successful completion of integrate negotiations and initiatives.
Partner closely with key business stakeholders. Develop and share category-specific operational measurements. Respond to requests in a timely manner.
Maintain necessary sourcing system data, metrics and spend/savings analytics in support of departmental reporting and policy and procedure requirements.
Ensure consistency in supplier engagements. Carry out all supplier due diligence as required.
Work closely with regional teams and clients on local, regional and sometimes global project activities.
Continually develop subject matter expertise. Remain current on competition, category trends and industry practices.
Actively participate in Sourcing & Procurement initiatives that drive the continuous improvement of the Sourcing function.
Demonstrate understanding of the client’s business, objectives, and constraints when addressing their needs. Respond to clients with the appropriate sense of urgency and importance.
Build effective and trusted relationships with internal clients and vendors.
High energy and enthusiasm required to contribute to and help shape an evolving Sourcing & Procurement organization.
Capable of exercising forceful yet sensible project management techniques.
Incorporate different perspectives and experiences of clients and colleagues to generate better ideas, solve problems and improve performance.
Affable, with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
Collaborating with Supplier Diversity teams.
Achieve cost reduction/savings target

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

Top Must have Skills: -Software/SaaS Sourcing — 2+ years specifically sourcing SaaS, software licenses, and related services.
Strategic Sourcing — 5+ years of sourcing/procurement with RFx, competitive bidding, vendor due diligence.
Contract & Vendor Negotiation — pricing, commercial terms, contracts, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
Stakeholder & Project Management — working with Legal, Finance, Risk, LOB leaders, vendors, and global teams.
Ariba & Fieldglass — hands-on experience with SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass, plus strong spend/savings analytics.
5+ years sourcing experience
2+ years of experience in sourcing software (SaaS, Software, and associated Services)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong entrepreneurial, interpersonal and team skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams to deliver results
Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Develop reporting to track the progress of the initiatives
Good experience with Ariba, Fieldglass, and MS Office products.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work with Global Cross-Functional teams and operate in a Flexible work schedule.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent field.

Our client is a leadingRetirement services Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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