Associate IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Remote

Donnelley Financial Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role involves overseeing vendor agreements, conducting thorough RFP processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business needs. The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of purchasing experience, particularly in IT, and possess strong negotiation and project management skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and efficiency, while making impactful contributions to the procurement landscape.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Purchasing, preferably IT.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor agreements and supplier relationships for IT vendors.
• Collaborate with teams to develop strategic sourcing and supplier strategies.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Associate IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Remote

Pay Competitive

Location Remote

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 3530

Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) is a leader in risk and compliance solutions, providing insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights to clients across the globe. We’re here to help you make smarter decisions with insightful technology, industry expertise and data insights at every stage of your business and investment lifecycles. As markets fluctuate, regulations evolve and technology advances, we’re there. And through it all, we deliver confidence with the right solutions in moments that matter.

Summary:

Reporting directly to the IT Manager Strategic Sourcing the Associate IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the procurement and strategic development of materials/services commodities within the DFIN organization. The Associate IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist will oversee DFIN’s portfolio of vendors to identify cost savings opportunities and manage current/new supplier relationships through contract execution and negotiations. This individual will participate in cross-functional projects to drive efficiencies through the organization and generate cost improvements to create a value proposition for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a portfolio of vendor agreements and supplier relationships for DFIN’s IT vendors.
• Work in a team environment to implement global sourcing and supplier strategies in correlation with market trends, business needs, and competitive landscape creating company roadmap for short, medium, and long-term gains.
• Leverage both current and new supplier relationships to drive cost reductions, negotiate long-term agreements, and form strategic partnerships that enhance the supplier portfolio to provide positive financial impacts and increased stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop SOW’s that reflect business needs in a way to clearly communicate to supply base and effectively support the business units.
• Conduct thorough RFP process and supplier selection to achieve cost targets, adhere to contractual requirements, and follow strategic plans.
• Initiate benchmark analysis to identify potential cost gaps and ensure price alignment across commodity.
• Work with purchase requisitioners to create purchase orders in conjunction with Master Product and Service Agreements and annual budgetary needs.
• Collaborate effectively across all organization levels and functions to drive business units toward common goals and objectives that are in alignment with procurement initiatives.
• Conduct commodity and supplier analysis to recognize and implement potential opportunities, gaps and risk analysis, and areas for efficiency gains.
• Ensure the organization’s procurement and contracts (and contract management) policies, processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines are followed.
• Ascertain relevant market knowledge and best practices to offer alternative/improved solutions driving improvements in business operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Purchasing (IT Preferred).
• Proven experience in effectively managing supplier relationships.
• Direct experience negotiating contracts relating to corporate business units.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology, contracts, contract language, contract terms and conditions, and contract redlining.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking when analyzing and resolving issues.
• Possess strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task complex requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and project management skills required.
• Experience in identifying trends, managing commodities, and establishing strategic direction.
• Ability to liaise and conduct project reviews with all levels of upper and executive management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills with capability to employ creative measures to achieve optimal results.
• Excel, MS Office Suite intermediate skills a must.
• Robust analytical aptitude to generate business cases and sourcing opportunities.

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About the company

Donnelley Financial Solutions is a global financial compliance company based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.