EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Optimizes procurement strategies by managing, negotiating, monitoring, and sourcing vendor and sub-contractor contracts to ensure cost-effective and efficient supply chain operations.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contract Negotiation and Management: Lead negotiations for vendor and sub-contractor contracts, manage contract modifications, and ensure compliance with terms and conditions to align with organizational goals.
• Procurement Strategy Development: Formulate and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness, including market research and sourcing new suppliers.
• Vendor and Sub-contractor Management: Manage relationships with vendors and sub-contractors, assess performance, and handle commercial contract issues, including licensing agreements, invoicing, and receivable issues.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify potential supply chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Performance Monitoring and Process Improvement: Continuously monitor procurement performance metrics, prepare reports for strategic decision-making, and identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent Sourcing: Work with diverse, cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with team members from different specialties.
• Expected Contracting Skills: Ability to interpret nuanced contract language, including redlines to contract clauses, and anticipate potential pitfalls. Experience in negotiating IoT and other technology agreements.