Minimum of 7 years in IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, ideally within financial services.
Proven experience in developing RFxs and negotiating contracts for hardware, software, cloud services, and IT professional services.
Familiarity with various enterprise IT vendors and emerging technology providers.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated organizational skills and adept at managing competing tasks independently.
Strong analytical abilities, with proficiency in reporting and presentations.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage sourcing strategies for IT categories including hardware, software, and cloud services.
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
Collaborate with stakeholders to create and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with technology suppliers.
Analyze IT market trends and vendor offerings to identify opportunities for improvement.
Oversee the implementation of sourcing processes that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and advance career.
Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits for employees and their families.
Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Access to cutting-edge technology tools and resources.
Full Job Description
Minimum of 7 years of IT Strategic Sourcing and Category Mgmt. at a global organization, preferably in financial services.
Experience and proven success developing RFxs and negotiating HW, software, telecom/networking, private cloud, public cloud, and IT professional services contracts.
Knowledge of enterprise IT vendors as well as emerging technology providers.
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex sourcing and contractual concepts into terms that can be understood by business, legal, finance, and risk stakeholders.
Strong organizational competency with the ability to independently manage competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
Comfortable with organizational change and transformation.
Understanding of key financial, legal, and operational controls required in a heavily regulated organization.
Client service focused.
Experience partnering with stakeholders to develop SLAs with technology suppliers.
