Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager (Procurement - IT Contracting)

Location: Hybrid Work Model Reporting to Vienna, VA

Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options

Position Type: Multiyear Contract

Job Description:

Position is hybrid based out of Vienna, VA, 2-3 days a week.

Responsible for the development and execution of sourcing strategies that support the Client s strategic vision and goals and to support efficient business operations. Individuals in this role will effect change and drive change management for new methodologies, solutions and approaches to sourcing and technology within the Client. Individuals in this role will generate high-quality work product and strategize vendor approach in a collaborative manner to support cost savings with beneficial contractual terms that effectively manage risk. The SSM leverages best in class practices and sound sourcing processes that drive reliable and innovative Total Cost of Ownership initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with partners to align sourcing priorities, source selection, conduct market research, mitigate issues and add value through insights

Preparation, issuance and management of a RFP s/ RFIs

Build and maintain relationships with lines of business, team members, management, key stakeholders and external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)

Identify and work collaboratively with the client and other stakeholder groups (Operations, PVM, EPMO, OGC, Information Security, etc.) to achieve objectives and ensure alignment with Client s strategy and business operations

Drive partner satisfaction by learning and understanding partner needs, being responsive to issues, integrating partners into procurement/sourcing processes and building relationships with key stakeholders

Collaboratively work with cross functional teams to develop business unit requirements and Statement of Works

Manage a competitive RFP process that is standardized with consistent language, evaluation criteria

Participates in collaborative handoffs with PVM staff to ensure effectively negotiated contracts that meet desirable financial terms and conditions

Administer Non-disclosure agreements, Risk Assessments and the supplier due diligence process in collaboration with P&VM Risk team

Support P&VM contracts teams in negotiating MSAs and other agreements

Support periodic performance review meetings with vendors

Provide regular feedback on supplier performance

Analyze business unit requirements for leveraging opportunities, supplier recommendations, acquisition planning

Consult with business unit partners to provide sourcing strategy advice to maximize favorable results and support client strategy and goals

Lead source selection activities of pre-qualified vendors, including conducting market analysis to determine potential sources

Obtain and analyze vendor performance and delivery data for to ensure quality, consistency, and fairness to inform sourcing activities

Maintain vendor related documentation, including source selection records, supplier performance information, compliance metrics, and value capture results

Ability to develop the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive TCO savings and achieve targets

Provide Category insight by analyzing market data and monitoring relevant market conditions

Perform other related duties as assigned or appropriate

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Significant experience in preparing and reviewing RFPs, RFIs, SOWs

Significant experience in IT strategic sourcing, category management, subcontracts management or procurement

Significant experience in managing a formalized process of selecting, monitoring and evaluating IT vendors/vendor contracts

Advanced skill translating business goals and objectives into IT capabilities

Significant experience developing, negotiating, and managing service level agreements

Advanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

Advanced skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals

Advanced skill communicating complex processes to senior leadership, strong presentations skills

Advanced skill relationship building, negotiation and facilitation skills

Strong Data Analytics and data manipulation skills

Significant experience with change management and organizational transformation

Working knowledge of procedures or strategic sourcing experience in financial services

7+ years procurement experience

For immediate consideration, please apply directly or contact Ryan Pustilnik at 301.###.####

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul , ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.