Sourcing & Procurement Associate

Job Description

As the Sourcing & Procurement Associate (IT), you will be challenged to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the enterprise in a rapidly changing IT Software/Services category primarily for business process applications (such as, virtual care technology, care coordination platforms, and financial software), plus other indirect technology spend commodities as assigned. A successful candidate for this role will have superior experience with the end-to-end sourcing & procurement process, analytical and risk management skills, and exceptional relationship management and consultative skills. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and tasks, and successfully deliver on initiatives that will often have a broad and meaningful impact.

Skills and Requirements

•3+ years of progressive experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in cross-functional team environment. •3+ years of experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and statements of work. •High impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi-tasking environment. •Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous situations using facts, alternatives identification, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior leadership. •Superior organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills. •Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute plans when directed. •Ability to concisely articulate positions and garner support quickly from various levels of leadership. •Strong analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem solving skills •Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. •6+ years of experience within IT Software or Hardware categories. •5+ years of experience of negotiating technology complex deals, developing and leading RFx projects, including use of eRFx tools or relevant sell -side negotiation experience. •Strong understanding of IT Software and Hardware required •Knowledge of e-Procurement tools; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems).

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].