Strategic Sourcing Information Technology Analyst
Strategic Sourcing Information Technology Analyst
Crescent Solutions
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Job title: Strategic Sourcing Information Technology Analyst
Headline:
This role will lead all aspects of the sourcing from RFx, negotiations, and vendor
management, category assessment, vendor due diligence across all Information
Technology categories.
Job Description:
● Partner with IT to understand supplier needs, craft negotiation strategies which
will lead to favorable deal transactions, and take ownership of supplier
management
● Conduct related detailed market and vendor research, and is able to
communicate these findings through meaningful research summaries
● Day to day performance expectations include research & analysis, data
collection/management, cost modeling, RFx strategy development, RFx creation
and management, supplier communications, negotiations, contracting, and
supplier performance management
● Develop award scenarios and emphasize recommendations for stakeholder
evaluation, consideration and decision-making
● Lead the execution of spend management projects that accomplish key
objectives. Those objectives may include savings, process effectiveness,
supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved
visibility & control of expenditures
● Leverage subject matter expertise to advise partners including Legal, Privacy,
Information Security and Compliance throughout contracting process
● Able to create presentations that provide a clear and concise narrative driven by
impactful data insights for company leadership and internal stakeholder
communications
● Perform total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research and
conduct pricing audits and impact analysis for the pursuit of continuous cost
improvements
● Collaborate as needed with each and every person in the organization in a
personable, approachable manner
● Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to Business Partners
and leadership as appropriate and actively enlist their support
● Collaborate to build best spend management practices and technology trends
● Consistently maintain a cost management and high level of ‘Stakeholder Focus’
attitude
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree preferably with an analytical focus (Business, Accounting,
Supply Chain, Engineering, etc).
● Minimum of 3+ years relevant experience, technology category experience
preferred
● Experience in sourcing, procurement, consulting or account executive experience
(i.e. RFP Proposals) is a plus
● You have excellent quantitative skills with the ability to dissect problems in a data
driven approach to solving problems
● Demonstrated skills in rigorous, fact-based analyses that drive creative problem
solving, proposal preparation, and negotiation
● Strong written and verbal communication. Fluency in a Google applications e.g.
Docs/Sheets/Slides is a plus
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
Additional Information:
A few other things we value:
● Challenge - We solve some of the industry’s hardest problems. Come to be
challenged, learn, and supporting our engineers to create some of the world's
best products
● Collaborate as needed with each and every person in the organization in a
personable, approachable manner
● Support internal customers by facilitating accurate and favorable transactions,
and on-going supplier management and accountability
● Collaborate to build best spend management practices and technology trends
● Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to Business Partners
and leadership as appropriate and actively enlist their support
● Communicate with Business Partners, coworkers and management in a clear,
concise and timely manner
● Maintain a high level of ‘Customer Focus’ attitude
Who You Are:
● Experience in sourcing, procurement, consulting or account executive experience
(i.e. RFP Proposals) is a plus
● You have excellent quantitative skills with the ability to dissect problems
● Demonstrated data driven approach to solving problems
● Demonstrated skills in rigorous, fact-based analyses that drive creative problem
solving, proposal preparation, and negotiation
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail
● People management experience is a plus
Requirements:
● Bachelor's degree preferably with an analytical focus (Business, Economics,
Accounting, Supply Chain, etc). MBA is a plus.
● Minimum of 3+ years relevant experience, technology category experience
preferred
● Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology -
Industries
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