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Ampcus inc

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Procurement - IT Contracting)

Ampcus inc, Vienna, VA

Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager (Procurement - IT Contracting)
Location: Merrifield, VA - 22119
Duration: 6 months assignment with the possibility of extension

Job Description:
  • Position is hybrid based out of HQ, 2-3 days a week.
  • Responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies that support Client strategic vision and goals and to support efficient business operations.
  • Individuals in this role will effect change and drive change management for new methodologies, solutions and approaches to sourcing and technology within Client.
  • Individuals in this role will generate high-quality work product and strategize vendor approach in a collaborative manner to support cost savings with beneficial contractual terms that effectively manage risk.
  • The SSM leverages best in class practices and sound sourcing processes that drive reliable and innovative Total Cost of Ownership initiatives.
Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with partners to align sourcing priorities, source selection, conduct market research, mitigate issues and add value through insights
  • Preparation, issuance and management of a RFP's/ RFIs
  • Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)
  • Identify and work collaboratively with the client and other stakeholder groups (Operations, PVM, EPMO, OGC, Information Security, etc.) to achieve objectives and ensure alignment with Client's strategy and business operations
  • Drive partner satisfaction by learning and understanding partner needs, being responsive to issues, integrating partners into procurement/sourcing processes and building relationships with key stakeholders
  • Collaboratively work with cross functional teams to develop business unit requirements and Statement of Works
  • Manage a competitive RFP process that is standardized with consistent language, evaluation criteri
  • Participates in collaborative handoffs with PVM staff to ensure effectively negotiated contracts that meet desirable financial terms and conditions
  • dminister Non-disclosure agreements, Risk Assessments and the supplier due diligence process in collaboration with P&VM Risk team
  • Support P&VM contracts teams in negotiating MSAs and other agreements
  • Support periodic performance review meetings with vendors
  • Provide regular feedback on supplier performance
  • nalyze business unit requirements for leveraging opportunities, supplier recommendations, acquisition planning
  • Consult with business unit partners to provide sourcing strategy advice to maximize favorable results and support client strategy and goals
  • Lead source selection activities of pre-qualified vendors, including conducting market analysis to determine potential sources
  • Obtain and analyze vendor performance and delivery data for to ensure quality, consistency, and fairness to inform sourcing activities
  • Maintain vendor related documentation, including source selection records, supplier performance information, compliance metrics, and value capture results
  • bility to develop the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive TCO savings and achieve targets
  • Provide Category insight by analyzing market data and monitoring relevant market conditions
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or appropriate Qualifications and Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Significant experience in preparing and reviewing RFPs, RFIs, SOWs
  • Significant experience in IT strategic sourcing, category management, subcontracts management or procurement
  • Significant experience in managing a formalized process of selecting, monitoring and evaluating IT vendors/vendor contracts
  • dvanced skill translating business goals and objectives into IT capabilities
  • Significant experience developing, negotiating, and managing service level agreements
  • dvanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
  • dvanced skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
  • dvanced skill communicating complex processes to senior leadership, strong presentations skills
  • dvanced skill relationship building, negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Strong Data Analytics and data manipulation skills
  • Significant experience with change management and organizational transformation
  • Working knowledge of procedures or strategic sourcing experience in financial services
  • 7+ years procurement experience