Job Description
Responsibilities
• Collaborate and support IT Agency Managers in procuring IT solutions, from small to medium procurements. The role will support both Applications Development, and Infrastructure and Operations verticals within the VMO.
• Responsible for working on an assigned set of IT Sourcing Projects, reporting to a Senior Vendor Manager and/or Deputy Director.
• Products delivered range from Contract renewals / amendments to IT Statements of Work, Master Price Agreement purchases, and/or small RFI/RFP, etc.
• Process assigned IT Sourcing Projects from scoping, RFx drafting, Evaluation, Contracting.
• Supporting VMO managers, interacting with various stakeholders across the enterprise, including Legal, Purchases, Insurance, Agency resources, and others as needed.
• Contract support: Review IT Contractual artifacts [Renewal or Amendment or SOW] and provide input to enhance favorable Terms.
• Contract Negotiations: Lead smaller to medium sized mini-bid negotiations, assisting a Vendor Manager with larger items.
• Participate in other tasks as directed by the Vendor Sourcing Manager and/or Deputy Director.
• Provide weekly written statuses.
Requirements
• 3 to 5 years IT experience, preferably 3 years in IT Vendor Management and/or IT Sourcing
• Understanding of IT products & services from a contract and vendor management perspective
• Understanding commercial [pricing services] with contracting and negotiation aspect.
• Familiarity with contracting trends, licensing models
• Familiarity of market knowledge of IT vendors (Application Services, SaaS, Consulting, I&O)
• Knowledge of best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies.
• Customer-focused approach to delivering contract management services to internal IT
• Supplier agreements: knowledge of legal terminology related to supplier agreements
• Ability to manage assigned workload, and multi-task
• Ability to think logically and adhere to processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment
• Experienced in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Very good communication skills, both written and verbal
Education
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant experience
Preferred Skills & Experiences
• Familiarity with Public Sector Purchasing and Procurement Processes
• Familiarity with Tools such as Archer and ServiceNow
• Strong analytical skills