Procurement Manager
Location: Raleigh, NC
Responsibilities include:
- Establishing and managing relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Negotiating contracts such as general terms, conditions and complex commercial arrangements
- Developing strategic RFP documents for acquisitions and evaluation of vendor proposals
- Coordinating and leading complex sourcing events and managing multiple events concurrently
- Managing vendor risk and compliance
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Proficient computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, WebEx, etc.
- Understanding of financial analysis and the impacts / savings to be achieved in the procurement categories
- High-visibility contract management experience
- Strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence to accept contractual requirements
- Extensive experience in third-party outsourcing or purchasing of goods and services
- Thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions specific to technology engagements
- Ability to understand the risk/reward trade off in outsourcing and procurement
- Project management skills along with strong executive presence
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet accelerated program deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to manage conflict and deal with confrontation
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends
- Able to work with attorneys in all phases of contact terms and conditions discussions
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
- Strong desire to learn, positive attitude, and the ability to develop creative solutions
Desired Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant procurement experience
- Understanding of the financial services industry and the third parties supporting them
- Familiarity with current industry trends, including infrastructure hardware including servers and data storage, network/carrier services, data center services, artificial intelligence, and robotic process automation
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements of the financial services industry