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Job Location:
Warren, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 1 - 1
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
This team is responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software Software as a Service Infrastructure) on a regional and global basis. Primary responsibility is to develop negotiate and implement sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements IT security and legal which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.
What Youll Do
Understand the IT industry and the long-term direction GM/Software and Services is headed.
Determine viable suppliers for technology requirements.
Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of Quality Service Technology and Price strategies. This includes sound understanding of deadlines required lead times supplier contracts and application types.
Active participation with key stakeholders including Software and Services the business stakeholder Legal and Security.
Manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines.
Adheres to Corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
Negotiate price terms and other items to complete full contract package.
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process to manage Sourcing packages.
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process (Request for Quotation Analysis of Quotation Source Selection) to establish a capable/competitive supply base.
Develop benchmarking for each sourcing package.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
2 years of post graduate experience in purchasing supply chain logistics program/product management or product development
Terms and Conditions assessment and Risk evaluation
Commercial and Agreement Terms negotiations
Project Management Skills
Understand basic technology (licensing and Legal) concepts
Capability to function independently
Proficient communication skills
High level knowledge (or ability to learn) about items being purchased
Analytical skills including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and prioritize requests
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Knowledge of computer software (MS Word Excel Powerpoint Internet Research)
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Must be willing to travel 5% of the time domestically Internationally
Preferred :
Bachelors Degree
Experience with IT Technology or Software
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