Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

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Job Description:

Lead and execute vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with annual spend up to $500,000
Work with Partners, Line of Business Leaders, Directors, and Managers across RSM
Review, redline, and negotiate commercial vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS, on-premises software, master service agreements, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements
Lead vendor negotiations and ensure information security and privacy due diligence
Ensure contracts comply with Finance requirements
Conduct legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team
Understand how vendor programs and products will be used to improve operations or productivity
Coordinate with RSM leaders and external vendors
Ensure contract language meets operational objectives
Provide status updates and prepare contract risk summaries
Coach business and functional leaders on negotiation tactics
Assist with contract interpretation involving termination provisions, service-level performance, and software license compliance

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent through a combination of education or work experience
3–5 years of strategic sourcing experience
3 years of project management experience
Experience leading negotiation of vendor agreements
Knowledge of information technology concepts
Knowledge of privacy concepts
Strong analytical and contract negotiation skills
Strong price analysis and modeling skills for comparing vendor proposals and RFP responses
Contract redlining skills
Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and word processing
Superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels
Exceptional listening skills

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