VMO Analyst - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an IT Vendor Management Office Analyst to manage technology procurement and contract processes. This role supports Motion Industries by negotiating software, hardware, labor and security contracts and by tracking renewals and spend for cost savings.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in IT or Business and at least three years of related experience, with strong negotiation and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field.
• Three or more years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with technology procurement and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with strategic technology vendors for Motion Industries.
• Negotiate software, hardware, labor and security contracts.
• Develop contract negotiation strategies to meet IT needs.
• Manage contract lifecycle including renewals and tracking.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction from current spend.
• Validate utilization and demand with stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to inform cost/benefit analysis.
• Document processes with IT VMO teammates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Procurement processes

Cost reduction

Market research

Stakeholder management

DocuSign CLM/e-Sign

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business

Tools

DocuSign CLM

Job description

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Vendor Management Office Analyst is responsible

for the Information Technology procurement and contract management process for

Motion in accordance with global Vendor Managements Office policies.

JOB DUTIES

• Builds strong and effective relationships with strategic technology vendors supporting Motion Industries


• Participates in negotiating a broad range of software, hardware, labor and security contracts.


• Develops effective contract negotiation strategies to meet the needs of the technology organization.


• Manages the contract lifecycle for technology contracts including tracking renewals proactively.


• Leverages current spend to identify opportunities for cost reduction.


• Partners with stakeholders to validate utilization and demand.


• Conducts market research and& benchmarking as needed to inform cost / benefit analysis.


• Partners with other members of the IT VMO to define and document processes.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field and three (3) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Awareness of technology landscape and key enterprise partners, capabilities, and resources


• Prior knowledge of complex contracts, licensing rights and terminology


• Track record of establishing and implementing procurement processes including ability to multi-task and prioritize several contracts simultaneously within a fast-paced environment


• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to provide cost savings and value achievement


• Highly motivated as an independent contributor with the ability to work well on a team


• Enthusiasm about building strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and vendor partners


• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills


• Prior experience with DocuSign CLM/e-Sign or similar contract repository highly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

No

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.