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KPMG US · 3 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, IT Professional Services
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Offer specialized knowledge in sourcing IT Professional Services, including outsourcing, to develop strategies for the procurement of services; analyze spending data, understand market trends, gather category-specific information, and consider business needs
Develop and lead the creation of Request for Proposals and Requests (RFP) Requests for Quotes (RFQ), to effectively procure IT Professional Services; collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define evaluation criteria, and ensure compliance with organizational policies; manage the entire RFx process, including scope development, issuing RFPs, coordinating supplier responses, and conducting evaluations; lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions; maintain accurate documentation and records of the RFP process
Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and compliance with legal and organizational requirements, including defining services, deliverables, acceptance criteria, service level agreements (SLA), and key performance indicators (KPI)
Conduct in-depth market and spend data analysis to create financial models such as ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, and make vs. buy decision models; utilize these models to execute strategic sourcing projects using established sourcing practices with the goal of delivering value in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the organization
Establish influence within the organization, evaluate existing practices, and challenge the status quo when necessary; ensure compliance with procurement policies and foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners
Facilitate effective supplier performance management and foster the development of new capabilities through collaboration with suppliers and key stakeholders; provide feedback to suppliers on their performance, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation; proactively identify and address any performance issues by working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring efficient resolution
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Required
Minimum five years of recent experience in strategic sourcing, contract drafting, contract negotiations, supplier management, outsourcing, and project management; demonstrate a track record of success in positions of increasing complexity; combination of management consulting and line role experience is preferred
Bachelor's degree for an accredited college/university required
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, RFx, and contract negotiations simultaneously is important; demonstrated skills in analysis, finance, problem-solving, organization, and project management are also necessary
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Benefits
Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
Personal well-being benefits
Personal Time Off
Holiday breaks
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
10,001+ employees
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