Saxon Global
IT Vendor Negotiator
Saxon Global, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Works with various TDS teams to obtain requirements for hardware and/or software procurementProvides TDS requirements to a variety of hardware, software, and services vendors and obtains quotesUnderstands vendor proposals/contracts and works with vendors to obtain clarification where neededWorks with various TDS teams to facilitate vendor meetings, conference calls, and quote validation sessionsLeads the planning and launch of RFIs and RFPs and negotiates contractsActively seeks to understand various technology needs and maintains a list of qualified vendors/suppliersIdentifies and pursue opportunities to lower the total cost of goods and services to enhance total enterprise cost of ownershipProvides supply planning and analysisConducts supplier performance and relationship management1 year contract to begin - could extend for years afterMust be local to bay area (will be hybrid role onsite 1-2x week)
Required Skills : Must have strong vendor management and contract skills. They will be working with various TDS teams to obtain requirements for hardware and/or software procurement. Also, they need to know how to lead the planning and launch of RFIs and RFPs and negotiates contracts. Please see Job Description below for all details needed. Must be local to the Bay Area!Basic Qualification :Additional Skills :
Currently, this role is exclusive to me so the quicker we get candidates here, the better so that I can schedule the interviews ASAP. Will move quickly!Background Check :YesDrug Screen :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Currently, this role is exclusive to me so the quicker we get candidates here, the better so that I can schedule the interviews ASAP. Will move quickly!Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :NoExclusive to Apex :YesFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :YesCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Assessment/AnalysisMaster Job Title :Contracts Specialist/ManagerBranch Code :Silicon Valley
Required Skills : Must have strong vendor management and contract skills. They will be working with various TDS teams to obtain requirements for hardware and/or software procurement. Also, they need to know how to lead the planning and launch of RFIs and RFPs and negotiates contracts. Please see Job Description below for all details needed. Must be local to the Bay Area!Basic Qualification :Additional Skills :
Currently, this role is exclusive to me so the quicker we get candidates here, the better so that I can schedule the interviews ASAP. Will move quickly!Background Check :YesDrug Screen :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Currently, this role is exclusive to me so the quicker we get candidates here, the better so that I can schedule the interviews ASAP. Will move quickly!Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :NoExclusive to Apex :YesFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :YesCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set :YesType of project :Assessment/AnalysisMaster Job Title :Contracts Specialist/ManagerBranch Code :Silicon Valley