Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT software

• Lead on cross-functional and direct sourcing activities for the assigned category.
• Work collaboratively with the wider procurement and internal stakeholder network to set objectives.
• Identify value-generating opportunities with new suppliers.
• Evaluate and review all contract terms and conditions, identifying any key potential risks and red lines appropriately.
• Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and able to build solid relationships with new vendors.
• Ability to negotiate and identify commercial opportunities.
• Develop and report on cost savings to the organization.

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Opportunity to work for a highly prestigious education institution.Lead on a large category within ITsoftware and technology.

A successful Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager should have:

• Understanding of RFI/RFPs, negotiations and contract reviews.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrable supplier management, with the ability to onboard new suppliers and manage existing relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.

Our client is a well-known prestigious education institution with state of the art technology.

The Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager will make a direct impact to the success of institution, collaborating with the wider team and external suppliers.

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $115,000 dependent on experience.
• Desirable: purchasing/buying/category management of IT, software, technology.
• Hybrid, in office twice a week - must be within commutable distance of New Haven, CT.
• Generous additional benefits.
• Full time position with opportunities for professional growth.