Request Technology, LLC · 2 days ago
IT Strategic Sourcing Procurement Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelRequest Technology, LLC is a prestigious financial company currently seeking an IT Strategic Sourcing Procurement Specialist. The candidate will manage vendor communications and lead sourcing programs while identifying cost-optimization opportunities and providing procurement consultation.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyRecruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Craig Johnson
Responsibilities
Work closely with stakeholders (IT, business, vendor management) to lead major sourcing programs
Identify cost-optimization opportunities across the company/globe and present a concise business case/plan to stakeholders
Identify and evaluate the best options for solutions, which may include acquisition of IT products, outsourcing or insourcing, or other alternatives such as co-creation, joint ventures, brokering vendor partnerships or potential IT acquisitions
Engage the business to understand business drivers, demand, risk appetite and sustainability factors that influence the development and maintenance of the IT sourcing strategy
Provide proactive, high-value procurement and contract negotiation consultation to the business through thorough understanding of the business needs
Lead the negotiation strategy and negotiation team for IT contracts
Manage purchase order process to ensure timely delivery of all required IT items
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates accountability
Collaborates with stakeholders
Strong internal customer service skills
Develops strong relationships across IT, business unit stakeholder groups and vendors
Strong communication skills
Current knowledge of the global IT product and service market and trends
Strong negotiation skills
Understands contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors
Process-oriented
Results focused
Collaborative relationships with stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, information technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, skills, training and education
IT sourcing and/or procurement and/or vendor management experience
Strong ability to translate stakeholder requirements into IT sourcing practices and business outcomes
Experience managing vendor interactions
Preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD), Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) is a plus
Other functional experience particularly in IT, business strategy, business analysis or finance is an advantage
Benefits
Position is bonus eligible
Company
Request Technology, LLC
With over 39 years of experience, Request Technology, LLC, formerly Quest Enterprises, Inc., is an established entrepreneurial executive search firm that specializes in recruiting Information Technology professionals for organizations throughout the United States.
Founded in 1984
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase