Sourcing Procurement Lead

Job Title: Sourcing Procurement Lead

Job Location: Frisco, TX 75034

Onsite Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Strategic technology sourcing experience


• Proven track record running and managing RFPs using sourcing/procurement platforms (not just Excel-based).


• Strong experience in software sourcing, including SaaS products, licensing, contract management, and software procurement.

Job Description:

• The primary functions will be interfacing directly with business areas across the enterprise and at various levels of management.


• The objectives are to drive efficiency, solve business problems, achieve speed to market, manage risk, ensure compliance, manage demand and limit total cost of ownership as it relates to third party spend for products and services.


• The position will coordinate activities for sourcing and work with suppliers to obtain product and service pricing, availability and capability assessments based on the collection of business requirements.


• Other job functions include analyzing opportunity, providing project updates, process management and supplier optimization.


• Additionally, this position is expected to support supplier diversity objectives and other corporate core values.


• Responsible for managing multiple sourcing projects through cross-functional collaboration and a disciplined approach to project management that enables consistent execution of the sourcing process.


• Responsible for supporting the development of supplier/sourcing strategies for handling multiple complex supplier negotiations through cross-functional collaboration with Business/Technology stakeholder areas.


• Develop and negotiate commercial terms and strategies.


• Utilize e-Procurement systems to facilitate sourcing, contracting and purchasing activities.


• Conduct market research and analyze relevant data (benchmarking, spend, contracts) to support execution of supplier/sourcing strategies.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Supply Chain Management, Finance or Management of Information Systems Required


• 5 years Reporting, data analytics, and/or system administration Required


• 5 years Analytical and communications skills Required


• 5 years Interacting professionally with senior management Required


• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPPM) Preferred
  
  

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future**