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RSM US LLP · 4 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

RSM US LLP is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, seeking a Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager to join their finance team. This role is responsible for leading vendor sourcing negotiations and ensuring compliance with finance requirements while working closely with various internal and external stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Perform review, redlining and negotiation of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premises software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice. Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that information security and privacy 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
Interact with RSM leaders to ensure contract language meets operational objectives, provide status updates, and prepare contract risk summaries. Additionally, coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results
Assist LOB and functional leaders in contract interpretation related to termination provisions, service level performance and software license compliance

Qualification

Contract negotiationStrategic sourcingPrice analysisProject managementContract redliningInformation technology knowledgePrivacy concepts knowledgeListening skillsExcel knowledgeWord processingOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience
strong analytical and contract negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements
strong price analysis and modeling skills to compare vendor proposals and RFP responses
contract redlining to effectively review, mark up, and negotiate proposed changes to legal agreements
basic knowledge of Excel, Word and word processing
3-5 years strategic sourcing experience
3 years project management experience
Experience leading negotiation of 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

Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Company

RSM US LLP

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bill Kracunas
Principal and National Leader, Strategy and Management Consulting
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David Hickethier
Principal, Strategy & Human-Centered Design
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