IT Sourcing/Cotract Manager

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: IT Sourcing Manager 

Location: Onsite - Warwick, RI

Duration: 6 Months

Job Description:

Requirements

·        3-5 years IT experience preferably 1-2 years in IT Vendor Management and/or IT Sourcing

·        Understanding IT products & services from a contract and vendor management perspective

·        Understanding commercial [pricing services] with contracting and negotiation aspect. Ability to determine contractual/financial exposure/ negotiate contracts.

·        Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models  

·        Deep market knowledge of IT vendor (Application Svcs, SaaS, Consulting)

·        Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors and

multiple contracts, as well as a wide range of tasks.

·        Knowledge of best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies.

·        Where applicable, understanding of government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behavior (for example, SOX, SECURITY).

·        Experience drafting IT Statement of Work/SLA, change order or amendment

·        Customer-focused approach to delivering contract management services to internal IT

·        Supplier agreements: knowledge of legal terminology related to supplier agreements

·        Proven negotiation and contracting skills

·        Project management skills

·        Ability to think strategically

·        Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment

·        Knowledge of Procurement Processes and Tools

·        Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Sharepoint

·        Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Education

·        Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

·        10 years relevant professional experience; 7-8 years’ experience in Indirect Sourcing categories required (Project Application Development, SaaS, Maintenance Support)

Preferred

·        Familiarity with Public Sector Purchasing and Procurement is a plus.

·        Familiarity with Tools such as Archer, a plus

·        Strong analytical skills

·        Strong IT background having managed vendor as Project Manager or IT Account Manager who has delivered services to client is a plus.