Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred., 5-7 years of experience in negotiation and contracting., Strong negotiation, project management, and customer service skills., Certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or CSCP are strongly preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and negotiate various types of agreements to support business needs.

Manage the procurement process to achieve cost savings and compliance.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and lead sourcing initiatives.

Conduct risk analysis and communicate findings to business partners.

Job description

Summary:
The main function of a Sourcing and Contract Manager is to support the company’s internal stakeholders with the procurement of services, products, commodities and professional services from various third-party providers. A typical Sourcing and Contract Manager is responsible for leading purchasing and sourcing strategies in collaboration with business partners and budget managers.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop, review, and negotiate Master Professional Service Agreements and Amendments, Statements of Work, Service Agreements and vendor agreements to support business activities and departmental needs in adherence with SMG’s procedures and company policies
• Draft and redline commercial components and negotiate terms & conditions, pricing, and key contract terms
• Prepare, review, execute, and manage the process for approval of contracts, contract renewals, terminations, and change orders
• Execute purchasing and category strategies while managing the entire procurement process resulting in the best possible terms for value/cost savings, TCO, quality, risk-mitigation, regulatory compliance, service and delivery
• Assist with risk analysis to identify issues and develop risk mitigation strategies. Be able to effectively communicate risk to business owners and functional partners
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define product/service requirements and lead competitive sourcing initiatives/RFx events for product, services, professional services, and IT-related business needs
• Support RFx creation/management, third-party provider communications, market research/analysis, data collection/analysis, third-party provider evaluation and selection recommendations, business proposals and contract negotiations

Skills:
• Ability to identify and realize cost-reduction and cost-avoidance saving opportunities
• Knowledge of legal terminology and language related to supplier agreements
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Project management skills with the ability to lead and prioritize activities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well in a team environment, be a strategic thinker and an excellent communicator
• Proven negotiation, contracting and project management skills

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in negotiation of assets, outsourced service, hardware and software/Cloud, and professional services contracts
• 5-7 years experience required
• CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, or CSCP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred

Benefits:
Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.

ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation$70/hour

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