Sourcing Procurement Manager

Job Title: IT Software Sourcing Manager

Location: Jacksonville, FL (Only local candidates allowed)

Duration: 3 month contract to hire (W2 and no visa transfer)

2-3 days onsite per week

TOP 3 SKILLS:

Software Sourcing and Contract Experience hands on 5 plus years

IT Prof Services Sourcing and Contracting Experience hand on 5 plus years

Strong Communication & Presentation Skills

As a Sourcing Manager within s Global Strategic Sourcing function, you will be supporting a high-performing Enterprise Sourcing team that identifies and leads complex, cross-functional strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives. Categories include but are not limited to IT Professional Services, Outsourced Services, Software, Banking Operations and Financial Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Establish strong relationships with internal business stakeholders; build a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and / or spend categories.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding for s policies and procedures related to supplier selection, contracting and ongoing management, ensuring all requirements are met and documented throughout the end-to-end process.

Develop, implement and manage robust market analysis / benchmarking processes; leverage key insights to inform and support business, category and project strategies.

Perform financial analysis including demand scenario modeling, P&L impact analysis and benchmark comparisons.

Develop, lead and/or manage a robust portfolio of sourcing initiatives across the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process.

Lead the development and execution of negotiation strategies for high value and complex multi-year deals

Lead contract negotiations, partnering with Legal and business function, to optimize overall value including financial outcomes, service levels and risk mitigation.

Manage key supplier relationships with a focus on quality, service, delivery, risk and costs.

Lead support for cross functional teams in developing and executing sourcing projects, supplier management strategies, and complex contract negotiations

Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding , its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.