Contract Manager IV

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Contract Manager IV in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities, at a high level, include:
* Understand spend profiles, leverage benchmarking, and prepare business cases and presentations for Technology leaders
* Partner with Technology leaders and Source to Contract team to develop sourcing strategies and plans, negotiate key deals and contracts and complete supplier assessments and selections through RFx activities or targeted negotiations
* Lead through strategic thinking, financial analytics, external marketplace focus and partnering closely with business units to influence and help drive key, strategic business decisions
* Bring external insights, innovative ideas, and an enterprise view on market trends, competitive landscape value generation and strategic sourcing opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, balanced with proven track record of delivering tangible results in complex, global and matrix work environment
* Excellent relationship management and communication skills with ability to collaborate and influence across levels with internal and external partners (including senior executives) globally; Proven ability to engage and maintain senior stakeholder relationship
* Proven track record of data analysis to develop insights and recommendations, solve business challenges, improve customer experience and bottom-line results
* Strong leadership skills and commitment to collaborating and partnering with customers, colleagues and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality output with limited resources
* Positive attitude, ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced, and at times unstructured environment and maintain flexibility to meet the changing needs of the customers, business units and the organization
* Extensive Technology category management and/or sourcing experience (in particular with large Software deals)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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