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Associate Principal, Sourcing & Procurement - Hardware / Software
Location: Chicago, IL
On site Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Technology procurement background both software and hardware
- 5-15 yrs of experience
- Small team, group of 5. This person will wear many hats
- Excellent communication skills
- Work with business to gather requirement - legal, governance, procurement etc.
- Negotiation skills in technology
- Excellent articulation skills, must be able to own it and execute to technical teams and leadership
- Will oversee spend amount varies
- Good in Excel
You will lead negation and purchase of goods with a focus on technology. 5-7 years in the procurement and technology space. This is including contracting sourcing and negotiating large procurement organization. Minimum 3 years RFP request fee proposal RFQ request for quote RFI request for information
Lead the development and management of RFP, RFQ and RFI
Qualifications & Experience
5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, specifically in the technology space including contracting, sourcing and negotiations
Successful track record in a large procurement organization
Technology procurement experience (minimum 3 years)
Strong ability to build relationships at all levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving, conflict management and conceptual thinking abilities
Process driven with strong analytical acumen
Strong negotiation expertise with an understanding of key contracting concepts and legal terms
Knowledge of IT asset management.
Experience in risk management skills.
ERP system experience