Sourcing Procurement Associate Director

Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director for an on-site position in Eden Prairie, MN 55344. This is contract work with a Fortune 500 organization. Our client serves millions of customers daily and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you!

Position: Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director

Location: Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Duration: 3 Month contract to start, potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE

Rate: $55/Hr

Start Date: ASAP

Position background:

As the Sourcing & Procurement Associate Director (IT), you will be challenged to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contracting efforts across the enterprise in a rapidly changing IT Software/Services category primarily for business process applications (such as, virtual care technology, care coordination platforms, and financial software), plus other indirect technology spend commodities as assigned. A successful candidate for this role will have superior experience with the end-to-end sourcing & procurement process, analytical and risk management skills, and exceptional relationship management and consultative skills. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, demonstrate the ability to lead and manage multiple projects and tasks, and successfully deliver on initiatives that will often have a broad and meaningful impact.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of progressive experience in developing market-leading category management and sourcing strategies and leading complex strategic sourcing projects in cross-functional team environment.

3+ years of experience benchmarking, constructing, and negotiating complex master agreements and statements of work.

High impact individual with demonstrated ability to succeed in a high demand multi-tasking environment.

Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguous situations using facts, alternatives identification, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior leadership.

Superior organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute plans when directed.

Ability to concisely articulate positions and garner support quickly from various levels of leadership.

Strong analytical skills (effectively supports decisions on factual data and analysis) and problem solving skills

Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

6+ years of experience within IT Software or Hardware categories.

5+ years of experience of negotiating technology complex deals, developing and leading RFx projects, including use of eRFx tools or relevant sell -side negotiation experience.

Strong understanding of IT Software and Hardware required

Knowledge of e-Procurement tools; previous experience utilizing Procure-to-Pay and Contracting modules (or similar procurement systems).

Hours: 8am-5pm CST

Min Education: HIgh School Diploma OR GED