Procurement

TBD_31_10_2018_Infotree Service; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider seeks an experienced professional to lead negotiations for software and hosted contracts. This role requires a minimum of 7-10 years in purchasing and contract negotiations, particularly in IT or services. Candidates should possess strong analytical and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse teams and manage projects effectively. The position is contract-based for 12 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in purchasing and contract negotiating, preferably in an IT or services purchasing role.
• Demonstrated use of thought leadership to set and execute procurement strategies in negotiations.
• Experience negotiating software as a service (SaaS) and hosting contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for software, SaaS and hosted contracts.
• Work with industry specialists leading RFP, RFQ, RFI, competitive bids, and maintenance renewals.
• Support the development of global agreements with major suppliers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Job description

Contract:12 Month (Open Ended Contract)

Lead negotiations for software, SaaS and hosted contracts

Role Requirements

• Strong analytical skills, demonstrated use of thought leadership to set and execute procurement strategies in negotiations.
• Track record of success negotiation with a variety of software suppliers (ie. SAP, Oracle, IBM, HP, Accenture, etc)
• Experience negotiating software as a service (SaaS) and hosting contracts.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid leadership skills and the ability to work with a diverse set of people, including executive levels of management, International clients and suppliers.
• Work with industry specialists leading RFP, RFQ, RFI, competitive bids, maintenance renewals, and miscellaneous projects.
• Support the development of global agreements with major suppliers and achieve maximum leverage of the supplier’s capabilities
• Develop regular communications with clients.

Additional Information

Ability to create total cost of ownership analysis.

Self-starter with proven project management skills.

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in purchasing and contract negotiating, preferably in an IT or services purchasing role.