TalentBurst
Role:
IT Sourcing Manager Duration : 6+ months Location:
Providence or Warwick RI
Responsibilities • Collaborate, lead and support IT Agency Managers in procuring IT solutions, from small to medium/large procurements. • Responsible for the management of given portfolio for IT Sourcing Projects, reporting to the Chief of IT Sourcing, Contracts and Vendor Management or to assigned Senior Vendor Manager. • Project-manage assigned IT Sourcing Projects from scoping, RFx drafting, Evaluation, Contracting • Product delivered range from Contract renewals / amendment to IT Statement of Work or small to medium RFI/RFP, MPA's, etc. • Interact with various stakeholders across the enterprise, including Legal, Purchases, Agency resource, and others as needed. • Facilitate various Contract/RFx deliverables including vendor selection and award criteria to determine and execute an appropriate procurement strategy. • Project Plan for every Sourcing Project • Request for Proposals (RFP): Facilitate the drafting of Scope of Work and Requirements; Finalize RFP. • Proposal Review: As part of Evaluation committee, facilitate and provide review input • Contracts: Review IT Contractual artifact [Renewal or Amendment or SOW] and provide input to enhance favorable Terms; review with stakeholders and legal. • Vendor Governance Review - Document Issues, Actions with Vendor and report • Contract Negotiations: Provide a plan, key IT Terms (participate or lead) during contract negotiations. • Participate in other tasks as directed by the Chief of Sourcing and vendor management • Provide weekly written statuses.
Requirements • 12-15 years IT experience preferably 5 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.
IT Sourcing Manager Duration : 6+ months Location:
Providence or Warwick RI
Responsibilities • Collaborate, lead and support IT Agency Managers in procuring IT solutions, from small to medium/large procurements. • Responsible for the management of given portfolio for IT Sourcing Projects, reporting to the Chief of IT Sourcing, Contracts and Vendor Management or to assigned Senior Vendor Manager. • Project-manage assigned IT Sourcing Projects from scoping, RFx drafting, Evaluation, Contracting • Product delivered range from Contract renewals / amendment to IT Statement of Work or small to medium RFI/RFP, MPA's, etc. • Interact with various stakeholders across the enterprise, including Legal, Purchases, Agency resource, and others as needed. • Facilitate various Contract/RFx deliverables including vendor selection and award criteria to determine and execute an appropriate procurement strategy. • Project Plan for every Sourcing Project • Request for Proposals (RFP): Facilitate the drafting of Scope of Work and Requirements; Finalize RFP. • Proposal Review: As part of Evaluation committee, facilitate and provide review input • Contracts: Review IT Contractual artifact [Renewal or Amendment or SOW] and provide input to enhance favorable Terms; review with stakeholders and legal. • Vendor Governance Review - Document Issues, Actions with Vendor and report • Contract Negotiations: Provide a plan, key IT Terms (participate or lead) during contract negotiations. • Participate in other tasks as directed by the Chief of Sourcing and vendor management • Provide weekly written statuses.
Requirements • 12-15 years IT experience preferably 5 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.