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Partners with internal stakeholders In IT, Engineering and Infosec to develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with strategic objectives
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Leads sourcing events (RFPs and negotiations) focusing on providing business value and deal financial analysis
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Must be able to assess and analyze deals at a macro and micro level from a financial and commercial perspective
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Provides research in conjunction with RFPs and other new initiatives
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Manages day-to-day relationships with business partners on sourcing activities
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Drives and coordinates the procurement process to ensure that all parties are on track with executing renewals, new contracts and RFPs in a timely manner
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Stays abreast of other company trends to apply to negotiation strategies
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Utilizes research to apply to negotiation strategies to drive optimal outcomes
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Act as a first line of contact to resolve supplier questions/issues
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Must have excellent verbal and written skills and must be able to articulate complex deals in lay-speak
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Must be a consummate relationship builder both internally and with external suppliers
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Must have at least 7 years experience in executing on IT software and hardware deals and contracts
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Must have direct negotiation experience with suppliers