Assistant Director of IT Procurement
Assistant Director of IT Procurement
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Company Details
Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence.
Founded in 1967 W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Along the way weve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange become a Fortune 500 Company joined the S&P 500 and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.
Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman founder and largest shareholder William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer W. Robert Berkley Jr. W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of IT Procurement is responsible for IT contracting across Hardware Software and IT Services as well as leading the procurement strategy for one or more categories within the IT spend area. This role gives fantastic opportunities to work with a wide range of technologies from legacy systems to modern AI solutions and vendors. This position will report into the Global Procurement Organization helping the IT Infrastructure Vice President to create and refine strategies for helping Berkley select best solutions/partners and build new capabilities. This role will partner with Berkleys technology organization and build business value enabled by tech procurement.
Own the development and execution of the procurement strategy for assigned IT spend categories
Analyze trends and supplier markets to identify and recommend savings opportunities
Create and manage complex sourcing events for IT products and services
Draft negotiate and review contracts and supplier agreements
Collaborate with Operating Units and stakeholders to understand requirements and tailor processes to end-user needs
Manage and cultivate relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Qualifications
Experience:
5 years of experience including recent experience in an IT Procurement function within a medium or large-sized company
Experience in the Procurement and/or IT functions in a Financial Services company is preferred
Technical skills:
Ability to identify Software/Hardware SKU bundling and SKU proliferation tactics
Forward-looking approach to technology changes with the ability to lock in licensing pricing based on innovations such as Virtual CPUs Transaction/Encryption models and Open Source
Understanding of Cloud and XaaS (Everything-as-a-Service) solutions including pricing models and contract structures
Ability to leverage technology tools (e.g. Excel SQL AI tools) to analyze and interpret data
Familiarity with Offshore/Onshore capabilities and the nuances of hybrid delivery models
Ability to negotiate pricing based on business value including features capacity and revenue impact
Additional skills/abilities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment be an independent thinker relationship-focused customer-focused and able to navigate an empowered and entrepreneurial culture
Excellent analytical quantitative and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage change and work across boundaries with personal commitment and drive
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening clarity and empathy
Strong time and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously
Demonstrated knowledge of the Strategic Sourcing process
Education Requirment:
Bachelors degree required (preferably in IT Business Engineering or Procurement)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
