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Tekwissen

Procurement Specialist

Tekwissen, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228


Overview :

"TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide." Our client is a health insurance company. It offers different types of health care coverage plans that include individual and family, dental and vision, plans for employers, etc.

Title: Procurement Specialist

Work Location: Detroit, MI, 48226

Duration: 26 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Dept: Enterprise Procurement

Engagement Description:Responsible for developing contract negotiations strategies and performing contract negotiations for services and IT software.Prepare contractual provisions and administer contract proposals.Negotiate commercial contracts with vendors. Issue purchase orders to vendors.Focus on continuous improvement in vendor and client relations.Evaluate requests and requirements, identify risks, develop negotiation strategies, facilitate, and negotiate contracts with vendors, and issue purchase orders.Top 3 Required Skills/Experience -

Develop negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and manage master contracts.Negotiate Statement of Work (SOW), Amendments, Master Service Contracts and Supplier Paper.Negotiate regulatory and compliance related contractual agreements (BAAs, government services, etc.).4 + years IT contract negotiation experience2 + years of contract negotiations for services2+ years of contract strategy managementNegotiate contract and pricing, finalize, and execute agreements, issue purchase orders.Required Skills/Experience - The rest of the required skills/experience. Include:

Ensure product or service descriptions are compliant (PHI, PII, BAA).Develop service level agreements for key customers and suppliers. Ensure compliance with customer SLA and that pricing is consistent with sourced pricing.Develop reporting and metrics.Partner with the business, Office of General Counsel (OGC), Insurance, Audit and Procurement in terms of formulating a negotiation strategy for contractual agreement.Collaborate with Business Development, Procurement Consultants and Specialists relative to a contracting and negotiation strategy.Develop negotiation strategies and assemble fact-based cases for use with suppliersPreferred Skills/Experience - Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include:

Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills requiredIntermediate Written Communications and Oral Communication skill level requiredIntermediate Effectiveness Measurement skills requiredAdvanced Contracts Review skills requiredIntermediate Problem-SolvingSkills required Proficient in procurement systems and current industry standard PC applications and systems.Thrive in an interdependent, team environment.Should exhibit exemplary behaviors in Drive Execution, Communicate, Build Partnership and an emphasis on own it and Reach OutEducation/Certifications - Include:

Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field. A Juris Doctorate is helpful, therefore preferred.Four (4) years contract negotiating experience required with two (2) years' experience negotiating business contractual terms, strategy planning and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements preferred.Two (2) years' experience with business contractual terms required; legal contractual terms preferred.Two (2) years negotiation strategy planning and analysis and review of existing contractual agreements preferred - Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification preferred. -Institute of Supply Management (I.S.M.) affiliation preferred.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.