Sr Sourcing Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, supply chain, or a related field ( a combination of training and experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
• A minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in a related field
• Requires at least 8 years of prior experience in procurement, contract management, or related role
• Proven history of delivering results through process development and governance oversight.

Qualifications:

                                                                        Sr. Sourcing Professional

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

Job Summary:

Provides support for all negotiation elements of Procurement Management function:

• Develop comprehensive negotiation strategies to optimize deal value to WWT
• Identifies and engages in opportunities to add value through the Procurement team
• Markets team and highlights value generated from negotiations activity to encourage future engagement opportunities

Represents WWT in negotiation large scope agreements with suppliers:

• Secures the best solution at the best price for WWT
• Applies best-in-class procurement methodologies and negotiation tactics
• Responsible for independently negotiating and editing WWT and third-party contract templates throughout the negotiation process to effectively mitigate risk to WWT
• Analyzes internal and external data and benchmarks to define negotiations targets

Spearheads the project management of deals throughout the negotiation lifecycle:

• Collaborate effectively to lead efforts of cross-functional high performing teams
• Leverages workflow management, contract management and other systems/tools to facilitate successful execution

Communicates effectively to drive cross-functional collaboration:

• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to evaluate procurement needs, develop negotiation strategies, and facilitate vendor selection process
• Summarizes progress in negotiation and effectively tells the story of the deal
• Frames messaging appropriately for consumption by applicable audience

Responsibilities include:

• Negotiation deals that are complex, strategic, and have a high-risk potential
• Establishing and collaborating across multiple stakeholder groups
• Managing a portfolio of deals that require advanced procurement skills
• Collaborating across all phases of supplier lifecycle to drive high performance teams

A successful candidate for this role would exhibit the following behavioral skills:

• Achievement oriented with a strong drive to deliver results and consistently preforming at an elevated level
• Conducts through planning to ensure organization can deliver necessary work to achieve goals

Core Functions/technical skills necessary to be successful in this role include:

• Business Partnership & Consulting: Functions as a trusted advisor regarding relevant markets, business strategies, and operating environments to both the business and individual members.
• Contracting: Develops appropriate business arrangements that govern the relationship between the organization and the stakeholder.
• Multi-tasking and Prioritization: Adapts to rapidly changing events and environments while accurately judging priorities and keeping track of details.
• Negotiations and Influence: Engages in discussion to reach an agreement and create outcomes, affecting the action, behaviors, or opinions of others.
• Relationship Management: Cultivates business relationships, partnerships, and alliances internally, externally, and virtually.
• Systems Thinking: Analyzes business issues holistically and implements solutions that integrate structure, people, process, and technology.
• Technical Communication/ Presentation: Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is appropriate for the audience.

Additional functional skills necessary to be successful in this role include:

• Data analysis
• Knowledge and use of eProcurement and eSourcing methodology
• Success oriented with a strong drive to deliver results
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Category knowledge of Information Technology software, hardware, and services
• ERP system, e-procurement tools, MS Office

Salary : $84,400 - $105,500