Description:
The Sourcing Specialist in this role will be responsible for developing, deploying, and managing the strategic and complex procurement for Technology and Information Services (TIS) commodities and services required to support company operations. As well as being involved in complex sourcing of these TIS commodities and services, you are also primarily responsible for the strategic sourcing and category management related to multi-year/multi-million-dollar contract negotiations with TIS marketplace and niche vendors. The goal is to maximize value to the Enterprise by procuring quality, fit for purpose commodities and services at the lowest total cost of ownership.
Accountabilities
- Oversee Technology and Information Services (TIS) support by ensuring category goals and objectives are translated into strategies that are aligned to achieve both short- and long-term objectives of the stakeholder group and broader enterprise.
- Applies a broad and deep subject matter expertise in the technology and information services market dynamics, and industry trends impacting the organization to support the development of appropriate sourcing strategies.
- Executes complex sourcing following the agreed processes and sourcing channels.
- Utilizes market analysis, benchmarking and contracting strategies for IT commodities and services.
- Works with cross-functional teams in assessing risks, options, and desired outcomes to meet TIS needs and technical compliance.
- Tracks and measures performance levels for complex sourcing and supplier effectiveness.
- Maintains focus on fit for purpose, added value, lowest total “life cycle” cost and cost savings.
- Maintains relationships with key IT, business and manufacturing partners and key supplier contacts.
- Develops and implements supplier continuous improvement initiatives.
Required
- 4-7 years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in procurement, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and category management for oil and gas Technology and Information Services. OR a combination of education and experience may be considered
- Proven experience in sourcing and negotiating complex IT contracts, including Software, IT Services, and IT MSAs.
- Experience with conducting market research and analysis, benchmarking, and competitive intelligence gathering to identify market trends, pricing, and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative, take initiative, lead, and manage change.
- Proven interpersonal, communication, contracting, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Experience in managing multi-discipline stakeholder engagement for effective teamwork.
- University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPPM) preferred