Chain IQ Group AG is Hiring a Sourcing Technology Services Expert Near Jersey, NJ
Responsibilities
Develop and implement detailed category strategy that meets IT Hardware, Maintenance, Data Center, Cloud, Co-location and Low Latency Electronic Trading Infrastructure, other Hosted Platforms/Services, Networks and related IT Outsourcing and Managed Services requirements by conducting spend analytics and further developing scope through interaction with business stakeholders.
Understand business requirements and review existing product or service arrangements to recommend alternative strategies for improved efficiencies and cost savings.
Identify and translate operational requirements into metrics, SLAs, and contractual terms.
Negotiate agreements that incorporate business requirements and deliver substantial cost savings, improved service levels, and flexibility.
Identify potential sourcing synergies between companies, real-time benchmarking, and knowledge sharing of best practices.
Follow required processes related to supplier engagement.
Conduct competitive bids for IT engagements and lead the evaluation and selection process.
Prepare, issue, administer and analyze RFXs.
Negotiate with suppliers on pricing and contract topics, including indemnification, direct damages, dispute resolution, management policies/procedures, confidentiality terms, and termination rights.
Assess savings opportunities and work with clients to achieve cost reductions.
Support cross-functional sourcing team activities associated with selection processes, including maximizing marketplace leverage, determining competitive alternatives, and prioritizing business objectives, while promoting team consensus.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships and stay current on their products, services, and competitors.
Develop and establish monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews with strategic suppliers to monitor adherence to SLAs, operational issue tracking, reporting, and service delivery.
Work with data center and infrastructure technologies, products, and services; contract and vendor management/stakeholder relationships and strategic sourcing; contract negotiation; developing financial analysis and technology investment business cases; and, evaluating new technology offerings for business value and adoption readiness.
Position based in Jersey City, NJ . Telecommuting/remote work is permitted within commuting distance 2-3 days per week. RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Management Accounting, or a related field of study, plus eight (8) years of experience with data center and infrastructure technologies, products, and services; contract and vendor management/stakeholder relationships or strategic sourcing; contract negotiation; developing financial analysis and technology investment business cases; and/or, evaluating new technology offerings for business value and adoption readiness. Alternatively, the employer will accept ten (10) years of experience with data center and infrastructure technologies, products, and services; contract and vendor management/stakeholder relationships or strategic sourcing; contract negotiation; developing financial analysis and technology investment business cases; and/or, evaluating new technology offerings for business value and adoption readiness. Salary Range: $120,000 - $173,400 per year Please reference job requisition number: D01CIQNJ