What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing/Procurement Specialist position at JSR Tech Consulting?
Hybrid work arrangement (Newark, NJ) preferred. Willing to consider fully remote for the right resource.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with sourcing process including acquisition of IT solutions, including but not limited to SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and traditional on-premise Software.
• May also assist in the development of Request for Information (RFIs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs)
• Assist with the negotiation and execution of enterprise-wide purchasing programs for the Global Technology Business Unit
• Manage and lead negotiation of contract terms for master agreements as well as engagement schedules
• Lead pricing and volume discount negotiations
• Handle both routine and complex paperwork inclusive of negotiating contracts related to purchasing new IT solutions
Qualifications:
• Experience in IT Procurement, managing complex IT acquisitions, and negotiating IT contracts
• Demonstrated capability in working in a multi-function team environment, including effective influence management
• Familiarity with Technology Contracting terminology
• Effective conflict management skills
• Understanding of IT industry trends in contracting and supplier management practices
• Strong sourcing skills and experience required
• Analytical skills and understanding of MS Office tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills necessary
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
• Solid customer service orientation
• Takes ownership of actions and demonstrates the ability to work independently
• Takes responsibility for putting in time and effort needed to achieve work objectives
• Demonstrates sense of urgency and a positive, "can-do " attitude
• Surfaces potential problems for decision makers to keep projects on track
• Ability to adjust work to accommodate needs of group processes
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work autonomously and to make certain decisions on their own
• Must be results-oriented and effective within collaborative, team environment
• Helpful to have experience with the following systems: Conga, SpendHQ Beeline, ServiceNow, ZIP, Globality
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with sourcing process including acquisition of IT solutions, including but not limited to SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and traditional on-premise Software.
• May also assist in the development of Request for Information (RFIs) and Request for Proposal (RFPs)
• Assist with the negotiation and execution of enterprise-wide purchasing programs for the Global Technology Business Unit
• Manage and lead negotiation of contract terms for master agreements as well as engagement schedules
• Lead pricing and volume discount negotiations
• Handle both routine and complex paperwork inclusive of negotiating contracts related to purchasing new IT solutions
Qualifications:
• Experience in IT Procurement, managing complex IT acquisitions, and negotiating IT contracts
• Demonstrated capability in working in a multi-function team environment, including effective influence management
• Familiarity with Technology Contracting terminology
• Effective conflict management skills
• Understanding of IT industry trends in contracting and supplier management practices
• Strong sourcing skills and experience required
• Analytical skills and understanding of MS Office tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills necessary
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
• Solid customer service orientation
• Takes ownership of actions and demonstrates the ability to work independently
• Takes responsibility for putting in time and effort needed to achieve work objectives
• Demonstrates sense of urgency and a positive, "can-do " attitude
• Surfaces potential problems for decision makers to keep projects on track
• Ability to adjust work to accommodate needs of group processes
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work autonomously and to make certain decisions on their own
• Must be results-oriented and effective within collaborative, team environment
• Helpful to have experience with the following systems: Conga, SpendHQ Beeline, ServiceNow, ZIP, Globality
