Sr. Strategic Sourcing Consultant (FinOps, End User Support, Compute Storage and IaaS, Cloud eng.

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Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant – Technology Services, Compute Storage, IaaS, Cloud engineering, etc.. (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

16-month contract (potential extension)

Irvine, CA 92618

Overview:

The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Professional is a highly experienced Sourcing Lead in the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies for complex goods and services. This role focuses 3rd Party Expense Management and Category Strategy for Technology Services and Operations (TSO) and IT Management Services.
They collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable contract terms while ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices for the following categories of spend: FinOps, End User Support, Global Technology Operations such as Compute Storage and IaaS, Cloud Engineering, and Enterprise Technology (ETOC) such as Network Technologies, Digital Workplace Solutions, Endpoint Resilience, Endpoint Technology, and Collaboration Technology.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing Planning:
Conduct in-depth market research to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends.
Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including cost reduction targets, supplier selection criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear sourcing requirements.

RFx Management:
Lead the design and execution of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
Analyze supplier responses, evaluate proposals based on price, quality, delivery, and other relevant factors.
Supplier Negotiation:
Develops negotiation strategies and leads negotiations of complex contract provisions
Conduct complex contract negotiations with suppliers, ensuring optimal pricing and terms while balancing risk and value.
Develop and manage master agreements, including legal terms and conditions.

Vendor Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement.

Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.

Cost Optimization:

Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.

Utilize cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to evaluate sourcing options.

Stakeholder Management:

Communicate sourcing strategies and progress to internal stakeholders, including senior management.
• Proactively manage expectations and address concerns related to sourcing activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and &o 7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience with mastery of strategic and tactical procurement principles, practices, and models-
Experience in sourcing Enterprise SasS based applications for complex Infrastructure, Cloud, and Networking categories of spend, and external Tech Labor and Global Asset Management Delivery Services.
Analytical Skills:
o Proficiency in data analysis, spend analytics, and financial modeling to identify cost savings opportunities.
Negotiation Skills:
o Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and achieve favorable terms for the organization.
Market Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of relevant technology and labor supplier markets, industry trends, and competitive landscape.

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Project Management Skills:

Ability to lead and manage complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion.

Ability to manage individual project timelines and drive completion of projects under limited supervisio