Associate Sourcing Manager – IT/Digital
7-Eleven
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Irving • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Partner with the IT & Digital leadership team, Directors and above to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support global IT business requirements
- Executes 7-Eleven sourcing processes which include strategic planning, scoping, bidding, contract execution, compliance, and supplier management activities for assigned categories.
- Lead/support supplier sourcing activities for the IT & Digital category, specific activities include: Data collection and spend analysis, Market Research, The RFx process, Proposal evaluation, Negotiations, Contracting, Vendor Dispute resolution, Continuous Process improvement
- Deliver consistent year-over-year savings by leveraging over $600M addressable North America IT & Digital spend.
- Strong expertise in Informatics and Cloud technologies, with hands-on experience negotiating SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS contracts.
- Develop and advance professional procurement talent.
- Ability to support legal in key contract negotiations such as pricing, performance measures, and breach of contract remedies and termination options.
- Negotiate business terms with IT vendors and partners (large and small), to minimize risk and maximize price efficiencies.
- Solid understanding of a wide array of IT contract forms including SaaS, Cloud, Software licensing, Software maintenance, MNDA, MSA, DPA & SOW's.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions with business managers, Legal, Risk Management, and other impacted organizations to coordinate 7-Eleven sourcing activities.
- Demonstrate ability to build and analyze financial models to evaluate proposal scenarios and present recommendations in a clear and concise format.
- Must be able to create and maintain documentation, in adherence with 7-Eleven sourcing policies, to meet internal and external audit requirements.
- Must be Self-directed initiators.
- Dedicated achievers.
- Computer skills should include proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience working with Access, Visio, MS Project, and SAP/Oracle is also desired.
Requirements
- Education: bachelor’s 4 Year Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.
- 3+ years of relevant working experience required, with preferred experience in IT negotiations.
- Procurement or strategic sourcing experience & supplier knowledge, materials management.
- Experience drafting, editing, and negotiating all agreement types, including Master Agreements, SOW’s.
- Ability to work well with both customers and suppliers, in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
- Showcase negotiation experience and skills required.
- A clear understanding or drive to learn software, hardware & services procurement procedures.
- Maintain strategic mindset in all aspects of the role.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiesdata collectionspend analysismarket researchRFx processproposal evaluationcontract negotiationfinancial modelingprocurement proceduressupplier management
Soft Skills
self-directeddedicated achievernegotiation skillscommunicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical skillsstrategic mindsetinterpersonal skills