What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist III position at Dexian?
Title: Contract Specialist III
Duration: 6 months
Location: Reston VA 20190
Pay range: $40-$44.72/hour
Main responsibilities:
• Execute comprehensive strategic sourcing, including RFX, negotiations, and contracting to operationalize supplier agreements. Drive cost reduction and demand management initiatives within Software, Hardware, and Cloud categories.
• Deliver procurement expertise through assuming a leadership role in the following actions: Independently analyze and interpret data, and develop strategies to drive performance improvements, innovation, savings, and mitigate risks in highly complex, business critical goods and services. Drive implementation of these solutions.
• Negotiate agreement terms with selected suppliers.
• Lead communication with key stakeholders (legal, BU, finance, etc.) to execute contracts.
• Continually assess market conditions for potential opportunities and risks and utilize industry understanding to bring forth innovative solutions.
• Establish, execute, and track project plans, utilizing fundamental project management techniques.
Desired Experiences
• Minimum of 2 years of sourcing experience in Technology (Software, Hardware, and Cloud).
• Strong contract negotiation skills and experience working with redline documents and Legal throughout complex contracting processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading sourcing project teams for indirect related categories which result in successful sourcing project delivery with qualitative and quantitative results preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively deal with a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the sourcing process effectively at all levels in the company through presentations, reports and orally. Should be an articulate, persuasive person who is comfortable working at all levels.
• Ability to use metrics, methods and procedures which drive sourcing results across the team / projects and provide linkage to corporate objectives. Excellent analytical skills are required.
• Experience performing supplier financial analyses. Experience in reporting, and the use of spreadsheets.
• Experience in driving customer satisfaction through proven, measurable sourcing results while balancing controls and risk mitigation.
• Strong MS Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience in using eSourcing and project management tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $40 - $45
