RCI-ZON-9044-1 Sourcing Specialist (IT Sourcing) - Newark, NJ

IT experience with SOWs is required

Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for the cost-efficient procurement of goods and services across the enterprise.
• The position is responsible for the RFP development, negotiation, selection and execution of contracts and SOW’s that cover a wide variety of commodities and services procured by Client.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively engages with Business Partners/clients to develop and coordinate Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information
• Works with internal clients to ensure compliance that procurement processes and policies are integrated in to business practice of securing goods and services for the company, including assisting with accurate completion of internal requisite Intake-Form and compliance with procurement policies
• Performs competitive assessment of marketplace (when required), benchmarking both quality of goods/services, price, and any potential contracting risks; obtains proposals/quotes, conducts level-up cost analysis, assess market risk, and works with business partners to select best qualified supplier
• Negotiates contract terms and collaboratively partners with internal clients to drive and ensure proper SOW development; including overall clarity of SOW scope, identifying payment schedules that are aligned to clearly defined milestone and/or clearly defined deliverables
• Assists the Category Sourcing Manager with other duties and special projects
• Maintains quarterly savings reports
• Maintains contact with suppliers through meetings and supplier site visits Generates queries and reports from the appropriate procurement system for internal customers as requested.
• Pursuit of project cost savings that contribute to the organization’s overall objectives

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years’ experience in IT Sourcing including SaaS, Cloud, Platform sourcing experience .
• Experience procuring IT Security software is a plus
• Experience negotiating Statement of work, order forms including Service level agreements, deliverables, payment terms etc.
• Additional licensing, certifications, registrations a plus; e.g. Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Knowledge:

• Requires familiarity with strategic/proactive competitive procurement procedures and processes
• Requires working knowledge of Workday , WorkDay Strategic Sourcing Module

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires good negotiating skills
• Requires excellent procurement consulting skills to assist client with business requirements definition and project requirements
• Requires outstanding interpersonal skills; must be customer focused at all times. Must be able to build and maintain relationships within business organization
• Requires the ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in an "on-demand" environment