Procurement

• Develop and lead the IT category strategy on how procurement supports Corporate IT and technology decisions across the company
• Analyze data and market trends to create strategic plans that drive improved category performance
• Monitor Corporate IT and technology spend against identified targets and make adjustments as needed
• Stay informed and up to date on industry trends, technology enhancements, and vendor landscape
• Manage complex and strategic sourcing initiatives from inception through contract lifecycle
• Develop and distribute RFPs and RFIs to potential vendors, and interpret responses
• Negotiate price and contract terms with vendors through traditional and progressive means
• Oversee and track progress of implementation and ongoing compliance
• Facilitate expense tracking, preparation of annual sourcing plans and business reviews with key functional areas and vendors
• Develop and manage key and strategic supplier / vendor relationships
• Develop and present initiative results analysis and communications to stakeholders
• Influence stakeholders through category knowledge and business acumen to drive projects to conclusion and maximum impact to the company
• Manage contracts from development stage to implementation, ensure pricing and terms compliance through the multi-year project
• Provide continuous improvement opportunities with both internal and supplier/vendor stakeholders
• Provide in-depth data analysis throughout sourcing process, identify gaps and areas of commonality, and review results with stakeholders and appropriate decision makers
• Share with internal stakeholder's commodity expertise learned through extensive market research, analysis, and supplier conversations

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