Company:
Franklin Fitch
Location: Boston
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Procurement Manager - Software (W2 Contract - 6 Months)
Hybrid - Boston (1 day on-site)
$70 - $80 PH
Opportunity to work for a Global MSP dealing with cutting edge software vendors!
Responsibilities:
- Perform direct negotiations and manage large and complex agreements
- Solution requests and issues timely, and perform daily problem solving
- Assess for saving opportunities via stakeholder engagement and data analysis of current cost base
- Negotiate pricing using the five levers that incentivize a supplier
- Identify risks and opportunities related to achieving financial objectives; work with process partners to mitigate risks and realize opportunities
- Contribute to P&L and Cost Avoid savings for the team
- Coordinate, prepare and manage RFx/competitive bids to optimize cost and service
- Use a white glove approach in stakeholder management to provide advice and guidance within category
Skills
- Strategic sourcing experience in IT software & services (Required)
- A strong understanding of all facets of software models (on prem, cloud – SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, perpetual, subscription, importance of maintenance levels, etc.)
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or technology-related field (Preferred)
- Ability to create software sourcing strategies and independently collect data
- Track record of delivering P&L saving projects
- Top level software commercial negotiation skills with ability to influence cross-functionally
- Proven self-starter who can work independently and within a team while effectively juggling multiple priorities
- Understanding of best in class procurement, risk, Information Security and payable processes
- Ability to manage challenging stakeholders diplomatically
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