IT Procurement Consultant (remote)

The Fountain Group; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 96.000 - 103.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Fountain Group is seeking a skilled Technology Sourcing professional for remote engagement in the United States. The role focuses on software, cloud, and IT services, collaborating with internal clients and across the firm’s global footprint to design and deliver sourcing experiences.

You will execute innovative sourcing strategies, manage RFX processes, negotiations, and contract-related activities, with emphasis on spend analysis, TCO, and risk management.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in a professional business environment with at least 5 years of relevant Technology Sourcing experience.
• Deep Strategic Sourcing knowledge across multiple standard indirect/ Tech categories such as Software, Cloud, Hardware, Wireless and Fixed Telecom.
• Experience with Spend Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, Cost Breakdown Analysis, and RFP excellence.
• Procurement transformation experience is highly valued.

Aufgaben

• Co-create and execute innovative sourcing strategies with Category Managers and Business Unit Stakeholders.
• Deliver sourcing strategies underpinned by Spend Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, and Cost Breakdown Analysis.
• Drive delivery of negotiated strategies for sourcing events and prepare Business Award Recommendations.
• Partner with colleagues to create and follow SOPs for consistent sourcing experiences.
• Collaborate with internal clients and regional managers to ensure a consistent sourcing experience across the firm.

Kenntnisse

Technology Sourcing

Sourcing Strategy

Negotiation

Spend Analysis

Excel

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Remote

Pay: $70-$75/hour W2. Potential flex available for well-qualified individuals

Duration: 6 months with extensions based on performance and client need

Positions: 3+

Technology Sourcing plays a critical role in making responsible buying easy byensuring we expertly source products and services across the firm. You willcollaborate with a vast array of Tech-focused Internal Clients, and departments andcollaborators across our global footprint as you and your team design anddeliver exceptional sourcing experiences.

What You'll Do

You'll leverage your deep expertise across software, cloud, and/or IT professionalservices, and technology software categories to co-create and execute innovative sourcingstrategies with Category Managers and Business Unit Stakeholders that enable the Firm'stechnology function, ESG, and risk goals.

You'll deliver innovative software sourcing strategies underpinned by core strategicsourcing techniques (e.g., Spend Analysis, Clean Sheeting, Total Cost of Ownershipdetermination, Cost Breakdown Analysis, and Risk Management). Considers andrecommends optimum sourcing approach based on context and desired value outcome(e.g., comprehensive RFP, RFQ, direct negotiation)

You'll drive the delivery of innovative and syndicated negotiation strategies for sourcing events and leverage outstanding negotiation skills that deliver optimum outcomes. Prepare and syndicate thoughtful and robust Business Award Recommendations that deliver consensus of approval across stakeholders.

You'll partner with colleagues to create and follow Standard Operating Procedures that deliver consistent and auditable sourcing experiences.

You'll have the opportunity to thought partner and co-create innovative sourcingsolutions with internal clients, optimize collaborators (examples: Category Leaders,Purchasing, Purchasing Operations, Legal Procurement, Suppliers, etc.) deliveringexceptional sourcing strategies and sourcing experiences. You'll also build strongrelationships and partner with our regional sourcing managers, so our colleagues receivea consistent sourcing experience across the firm.

You'll contribute to the global responsible sourcing vision, strategies, and prioritiesincluding driving forward the sourcing workstream within our 'Make responsible buyingeasy' transformation. This will include driving the development and delivery of a holisticand seamless source-to-pay process that supports our ESG goals, and risk principles.

Most work will be within the software space. This is a hands-on position where you must be comfortable doing the work from managing the RFP (30%), administering the purchase agreements and related reporting (30%), and contract negotiations (40%).

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a professional business environment with at least 5 years of relevantTechnology Sourcing experience required
• Deep Strategic Sourcing knowledge across multiple standard indirect/ Techcategories (examples: Software, Cloud, Hardware, Wireless and Fixed Telecom,Technology Professional Services, etc.) that delivers excellent Sourcing Strategies required.
• Deep expertise in Sourcing Steps and Processes (examples: Conducting SpendAnalysis, Clean Sheet, Total Cost of Ownership and Cost Breakdown Analysis,Sourcing Strategy Development, Product/ Services Requirements and featuresMapping, RFP Excellence, Business Case development, and outstanding ability toNegotiate); knowledge of technology solutions that digitize and automate SourcingProcesses is highly valued
• Procurement transformation experience is highly valued
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability toquickly articulate creative, practical solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work acrossfunctions at all organizational levels
• Excellent ability to apply experience and knowledge to transformationalimprovements, influence others with knowledge and skills, and demonstrateoutstanding change management, project management, and communication skills
• Experience influencing senior leadership in a consensus-based culture, able to drivechange, meet deadlines, and inspire confidence among senior leadership
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to managecompeting priorities and ambiguous situations effectively
• Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint

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