Lead Sourcing Consultant

• Establish e-business, procure-to-pay, environmental, and Strategic Sourcing cost reduction strategies to continually improve category effectiveness and efficiencies
• customize legal contract language to proactively anticipate technology, market and business issues
• control all aspects of negotiation and set negotiation strategy
• support acquisitions including negotiation reassignment on high-risk contracts
• participate in the review of closing agreements
• lead projects required to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, as well as educate and act as a resource for Contract Analysts with regard to such issues
• educate Contract Analysts and business partners on risk issues and handle vendor disputes
• provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff
• partner with business units to issue and evaluate Request For Proposals and to ensure successful implementation of agreements
• partner with business units to ensure standard contracts include corporate requirements
• establish and maintain a good rapport with executive management, vendors, and third-party lessors or manufacturers to optimize negotiation, savings and service improvements and problem resolution
• act as a focal point for coordinating sourcing efforts across business entities

5+ years of Sourcing, Procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• Fundamental understanding of contract law, including a minimum of 5 years’ experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts
• comprehensive sourcing and contract negotiation experience with suppliers in one or more of the following categories: technology (e.g. hardware/software/SaaS/public and private cloud), financial services industry related products and services
• experience negotiating contracts and sourcing for a large complex organization in a highly regulated environment
• ability to project manage deals, including legal, financial and stakeholder reviews
• strong benchmarking and analysis capabilities
• proficiency with leading web-based contract management, strategic sourcing (RFx) and reverse auction tools (ex: Beeline, and Ariba)
• ability to quickly establish credibility to build and maintain effective working relationships
• strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• strong analytical skills and high attention to detail

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement