Procurement Consultant

Login Consulting Services Inc.

Plano, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Ariba, Business Administration, Category Development, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Establish Priorities, IT Procurement, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Software, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, License Agreements, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Non-Disclosures, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, Software Administration, Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Planning

LOCATION

Plano, TX

POSTED

8 days ago

An International company, located in Plano, TX, is seeking a Procurement Analyst (Buyer) for a 12+ month contract role. What we"re looking for: The client's Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Sourcing Specialist for the Information Technology category. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for specific Information Systems/Technology. This may include IT Hardware, IT Services, and IT Software in support of various enterprise projects. Reporting to the IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and mitigate risk for the business while processing business requests to issue supplier PO"s. Requirements: What you"ll be doing: Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration. Developing strategies that consider program objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities. Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams. Supporting Legal and Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs. Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions. Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise. Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order. Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations. Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers. Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for the company and other potential entities. Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves): Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing. Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel. Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement strategies. Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking. Strong collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and influencing skills. Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba. Experience with procurement of software and related technology services. Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers. Added bonus if you have (Preferred): Masters or graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field. Automotive industry experience.

About the Company

Login Consulting Services Inc.

Login Consulting Services (LOGIN) was established in 1996 to assist companies with their evolving technological, financial, and engineering staffing needs.

LOGIN has a client roster from a variety of industries including: Aerospace, Automotive, Communications, Consumer Goods, Entertainment, Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Real Estate, as well as Government entities. Many of our clients are Fortune 500 companies with a loyal history of repeat business. References are available upon request. We hold several prestigious awards from our clients, including awards for Supplier Excellence Aware and Best New Supplier.

LOGIN’S mission is to empower organizations and individuals in achieving business and career goals through high quality staffing services that focus on providing optimal candidates who meet their requirements.

• To supply superior client services and creative staffing strategies.
• To supply our customers with the best associates possible.
• To provide Comprehensive employee benefits
• To exceed the expectations set forth by our customers.
• To respond to the ever changing needs of our customers and always be the company of choice, not only for our clients but for our associates as well.
• To be your staffing partner of choice!

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1996

WEBSITE

http://www.loginconsult.com

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