PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER
Company: American Cybersystems
Location: Montvale
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Procurement
Specialist Position type: Contract Duration: 6 month Location:
REMOTE Technical PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Notes: Will be working
remotely, Mon-Fri (9 a.m.-5 p.m.-EST) Candidate will need to have
experience negotiating software & SaaS contracts, preferably in a
technology-focused organization; Strong understanding of software
licensing models, SaaS pricing structures, and contract terms and
conditions. Must have at least a Bachelors degree Conduct the
contracting process for software and SaaS solutions across
different business units and functions. This includes the review,
analyze, and negotiate software and SaaS contracts, including
licensing agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and data
protection agreements. * Work closely with various internal
stakeholders, such as IT, legal, finance, and procurement teams, to
ensure alignment between business requirements and contractual
obligations. This collaboration ensures that the negotiated
contracts meet the needs of the organization while adhering to
legal and financial considerations. Establish and maintain strong
relationships with software and SaaS suppliers. Conduct regular
supplier performance reviews, address any issues or concerns, and
facilitate contract renewals or terminations, as necessary. * Stay
up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best
practices in the software and SaaS space. Conduct market research
and benchmarking exercises to identify innovative solutions, assess
vendor capabilities, and drive informed decision-making during the
negotiation process. * Continuously identify and develop a pipeline
of software and SaaS sourcing opportunities. This involves
exploring potential savings initiatives, evaluating new vendors,
and seeking opportunities for consolidation or optimization of
software licenses and subscriptions. * Collaborate with relevant
teams to support the successful implementation and adoption of
software and SaaS solutions. This includes providing training,
documentation, and change management support to ensure smooth
integration and user acceptance. * Monitor and track software and
SaaS spend, savings achieved through negotiations, and contract
compliance. Generate reports and insights to inform
decision-making, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure
adherence to contractual obligations. Actively seek opportunities
to enhance the software and SaaS sourcing process, policies, and
tools. This involves identifying areas for improvement,
implementing process efficiencies, and leveraging technology
solutions to streamline the contracting process. Skills: * Minimum
five years proven experience in negotiating software and SaaS
contracts, preferably in a technology-focused organization. Strong
understanding of software licensing models, SaaS pricing
structures, and contract terms and conditions .Familiarity with
legal and regulatory requirements related to software and SaaS
contracts, such as GDPR and CCPA * Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college/university is required; Master's degree from an
accredited college/university is preferred * Experience should show
proven track record of success in positions of increasing
complexity; combination of management consulting and line role
experience preferred. * Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and
influencing skills are essential to navigate a complex management
and organizational structure with a high level of ambiguity. *
Ability to work effectively with suppliers, project team members,
project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management. * Strong
organizational, time management, and project management skills are
required; able to handle multiple projects, RFXs, and contract
negotiations simultaneously; demonstrated skills in analysis,
finance, problem-solving, organization, and project management. PAY
RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $70 - $75/hr w2 *Pay range offered
to a successful candidate will be based on several factors,
including the candidate's education, work experience, work
location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits:
Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that
include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision
insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible
spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term
and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage,
Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of
paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000
professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approacTo
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