Associate Principal Sourcing and Procurement

Overview

Hybrid
$89,000 - $110,000
Full Time

Skills

Computer Hardware
Procurement
RFI
RFQ
Sourcing

Job Details

NO SPONSORSHIP - NO OPT

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

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