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RSM US LLP · 2 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $176K/yr

3+ years exp

RSM US LLP is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential. The Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager will lead vendor sourcing negotiations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with contract terms.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and execute vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases in the range of $50,000 to $500,000 annual spend

Work closely with Partners, LOB Leaders, Directors, and Managers across all LOB and internal functions for RSM

Coordinate with RSM Leaders and external vendors to develop statements of work (SOW) for business management to hold vendors accountable to meet contract terms

Perform review of certain commercial vendor contracts in connection with responsibilities on the sourcing team

Perform review of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premise software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice

Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that due diligence is conducted on vendors and contracts comply with Finance requirements

Leverage legal expertise to perform legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team

Understand how vendor programs and products will be used by LOB or functions to improve operations or productivity

Manage vendor relationships to ensure their delivery within contract requirements

Provide RSM leaders with status updates

Coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results

Qualification

Strategic sourcing experienceVendor managementLegal contract reviewInformation technology knowledgePrivacy concepts knowledgeProject managementListening skillsExcel proficiencyWord processingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience

demonstrated knowledge of legal processes required for contract processing

basic knowledge of excel, word and word processing

3-5 years strategic sourcing experience

3 years project management experience

Experience managing vendor agreements

Knowledge of information technology concepts

Knowledge of privacy concepts

superior oral and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Exceptional listening skills

Preferred

legal degree

master's degree

Knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systems

Benefits

Flexibility in your schedule

Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Company

RSM US LLP

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Chicago, Illinois, USA

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