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Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT software

New Haven, Connecticut Permanent USD85,000 - USD110,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
A highly prestigious institution in New Haven, CT is hiring an Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager focusing on the software within the IT and technology category. You will be responsible for maintaining all pricing, master contracts and supplier management.
  • Opportunity to work for a highly prestigious education institution.
  • Lead on a large category within ITsoftware and technology.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-known prestigious education institution with state of the art technology.

The Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager will make a direct impact to the success of institution, collaborating with the wider team and external suppliers.

Job Description

  • Lead on cross-functional and direct sourcing activities for the assigned category.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider procurement and internal stakeholder network to set objectives.
  • Identify value-generating opportunities with new suppliers.
  • Evaluate and review all contract terms and conditions, identifying any key potential risks and red lines appropriately.
  • Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and able to build solid relationships with new vendors.
  • Ability to negotiate and identify commercial opportunities.
  • Develop and report on cost savings to the organization.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager should have:

  • Understanding of RFI/RFPs, negotiations and contract reviews.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrable supplier management, with the ability to onboard new suppliers and manage existing relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $110,000 dependent on experience.
  • Essential: purchasing/buying/category management of IT, software, technology.
  • Hybrid, in office twice a week - must be within commutable distance of New Haven, CT.
  • Generous additional benefits.
  • Full time position with opportunities for professional growth.
Contact
Lauren Messias
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076555

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Indirect Procurement
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
New Haven
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Messias
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076555
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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