Supply Chain

Quantum Technologies. LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in New York seeks a seasoned procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing for IT software, services and health insurance programs. You will gather requirements, run RFx, draft contracts and lead supplier negotiations.

You will analyze pricing, determine price reasonableness, and interface with senior management. Strong Ariba knowledge and FAR familiarity are required in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 4–6 years in a relevant procurement function.
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing from requirements through RFx and contracting.
• Knowledge of pricing analysis, price reasonableness, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience with key category suppliers and procurement automation tools (e.g., Ariba).
• Familiarity with FAR and health insurance industry context.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities from requirements to RFx and contracting.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers; assess value and risk.
• Present insights to management and interface with multiple levels.
• Analyze pricing and determine price reasonableness; manage supplier relations.
• Utilize Ariba or similar tools to support procurement processes.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Customer service

Health insurance

FAR knowledge

Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Required:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; and four (4) to six (6) years' experience in a relevant functional assignment (e.g. Professional Services, Facilities, HR, Marketing, IT, IT Services, or other applicable procurement focus area).

• Extensive experience in managing the end to end sourcing process from requirements gathering through RFx and contracting.
• Robust pricing and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
• Effective presentation and influencing skills to interface with multiple levels of management.
• Experience in analyzing pricing and determining price reasonableness.
• Proven experience with key category suppliers.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent project and time management skills including but not limited to risk assessment, workplan development and management.
• Developed analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Able to apply complex problem-solving abilities to achieve problem ad process solutions.
• Ability to spot, communicate and mitigate issues.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer.
• Experience in the Health Insurance industry.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Knowledge of Ariba or similar procurement automation tools.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba
• Experience with full contract life cycle for IT software, IT Services and Professional Services
• Excellent time and project management skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.