Role Strategic Procurement AnalyticsDuration 6-12&plus Months ContractLocation Austin TX - 5D OnsiteMandatory AreasMust Have SkillsSkill 1 - Support the development and enhancement of category best practices processes and templates related to supplier activities including spend management sourcing engagement contract templates negotiations & RFxvendor evaluationselectionSkill 2 - You can mentors and coach junior buyers managing smaller threshold projectsSkill 3 - Conduct supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance including running quarterly reviews for top tier SuppliersGood To have Skills -Skill 1 - Support spend management projects to achieve savings and process effectiveness.ResponsibilitiesJob DescriptionResponsibilities · Strategic Sourcingo Conduct market analysis predict future trends and design a category strategy together with the GSP leadership and major business stakeholders. Facilitate implementation of the approved sourcing strategies o Facilitate implementation of approved sourcing strategies. o Lead opportunity assessments category strategies supplier negotiations and supplier performancerelationship management for the projects and relationships in your portfolio. o Support the development and enhancement of category best practices processes and templates related to supplier activities including spend management sourcing engagement contract templates negotiations & RFxvendor evaluationselection. o Development of strategies that account for a global perspective. This may include determining rates across countries suppliers to support local offices as well as working with local sourcing teams to provide guidance and support for local buying needs. ·Supplier Management o Lead RFx creationmanagement supplier communications market researchanalysis data collectionanalysis and contract management development and redlining pricing terms and conditions SOWs MSAs etc.. o Conduct supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance including running quarterly reviews for top tier Suppliers. o Develop and maintain positive business relationships with key stakeholders and budget owners and collaborate with every partner in a personable approachable manner. ·Spend Management o Support spend management projects to achieve savings and process effectiveness. o Facilitate accurate transactions and ensure compliance. o Support the business in spend management projects that accomplish key objectives like savings process effectiveness supplier consolidation & management risk reduction & management improved visibility and control of expenditures. ·Stakeholder Management o Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies o Capture product and service requirements from business owners and stakeholders for roadmap strategy development and negotiation strategies o Partner closely with the business in the development of supplier award scenarios and recommendations for evaluation and decision-making. o Collaborate with Suppliers budget owners finance accounting legal security to ensure appropriate review approvals and documentation is in order to support compliance and due diligence.Skills · You have demonstrated ability and passion to dissectsolve problems with a fact based data driven rigorous approach · You can mentors and coach junior buyers managing smaller threshold projects · You are a creative problem solver and negotiator. · You thrive when multi-tasking and work best in a dynamic fast-paced environment. · You manage multiple projects and timelines within deadline · You have excellent attention to detail and have strong analytical skills. · Your collaboration and communication skills both verbal and written are demonstrably effective in a collaborative environment. · You communicate in a clear concise and timely manner and operate effectively as a team player · You have exceptional customer service skills. · You are confident in managing and executing projects from start to finish. · You are resourceful with a strong work ethic committed to complete execution of projects and objectives. · You are self-directeddriven with excellent organizational skills · You are tech savvy and have a strong interest in working with technologyExperience· 8&plus years of related indirect procurement and sourcing experience.Experience includes negotiating with suppliers category strategy development contract negotiation etc. ·Extensive knowledge in Software Cloud SAAS and related IT and Engineering Software Sourcing. ·Experience working within a highly virtual team ability to leverage technology and influence app