SCC - IT Sourcing Consultant 3

SCC - IT Sourcing /Procurement Consultant
ON SITE: Days on site flexible and based on need. This can be discussed w/mgr if IV is requested
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ON SITE: Days on site are flexible and based on need. This can be discussed w/mgr if IV is requested but candidate should be close enough to drive to SCC if needed for occasional meetings. Pref is Richmond otherwise no more than 2 hour drive from RVA.

The IT Sourcing Consultant needed within SCC's Sourcing and Supplier Management Team dept. The role requires the ability to work independently as the team leader in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned projects, assisting customers in solving IT business problems.

This role will function to lead the sourcing process, through creation of the solicitation documents, evaluation of proposals and in execution of agreed upon negotiations strategy with selected suppliers. Leads evaluation and execution of risk mitigation strategies and establishes solid contracts that are in the long-term best interest of the customer. Has responsibility for managing customer expectations for project deliverables through effective and timely communications. Conducts a post-project lessons learned reviews with the customers to promote knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction

Responsibilities Include: Managing a variety of sourcing projects, including complex information technology contracts from initial request to executed contract. Candidate must have ability to multi-task, work with all levels of staff, have superior customer service skills and exceptional communication skills both verbally and written.
Required/Desired Skills

SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceManage complex work efforts Required8MonthsDeep industry experience (within Procurement and Supplier Mgmt) Required8YearsExperience with contract and vendor Negotiation Required8YearsTechnical Writing Required8YearsRequirements Gathering Required8YearsKnowledge of VA Public Procurement Laws Desired5Years
Questions

No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?Question2Please list candidate's email address.Question3In what city and state does your candidate permanently reside? If your candidate is local to Richmond, have you (vendor) taken the necessary steps to verify this residency? No need to upload DL - just confirm you checked their current residence.Question4Does your candidate have the REQUIRED skills listed in the above SKILLS Matrix and is this experience clearly reflected (highlighted) on their resume? Question5Does your candidate have the (DESIRED) knowledge of VA Public Procurement Laws? If you indicate YES in the skill matrix above, then we will be looking for it in the resume and will discount if we cannot find the details to support this experience. If they do not have this experience, then simply put N/A or NO. Question6If your candidate is not located in Richmond please confirm they are within 2 hour drive of Richmond and are willing to come to the SCC office as requested.