Senior Sourcing Manager, IT; Hardware, Telecom Resellers

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NJ-Parsippany:
NJ-Jersey Citytime type:
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JR2501804

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

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** Get to know the business
** Our Global Sourcing & Procurement Services (GS&PS) colleagues manage all AIG third party spend, ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy, Negotiations and Execution, Transformation, Operations, Productivity, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Analytics, Tools, and Program Governance. GS&PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best-in-class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk, and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.
** About the role
** Reporting to the Senior Director, the Senior Sourcing Manager for IT Hardware, Telecom, and Resellers will lead the sourcing and supplier management strategy for the CIO organization and technology-focused business areas. This role encompasses hardware procurement for data centers, direct employee purchases, and reseller channels. The Category Manager will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong reseller relationships, streamlining processes, and developing global punch-out catalogs and channels to optimize efficiency and cost.
** Responsibilities
* ** Execute procurement activities based on stakeholder requirements, ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services;
Manage procurement processes, including RF(x) activities, to achieve cost-effective sourcing strategies
* Identify and analyze emerging technology trends in hardware, compute, storage, networking, and overall technology to inform procurement decisions and drive efficiencies in current and future contracts
* Negotiate and manage commercial terms and conditions with large IT infrastructure providers, including contract renewals, to maximize value and minimize risk
* Lead initiatives to consolidate resellers, implement a catalog buying strategy, and optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
* Achieve beneficial terms and conditions through strong partnership and relationship management with suppliers at the C-level
* Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing total cost of ownership
* Collaborate with legal to ensure accurate and compliant contract execution and provide support during the contract lifecycle
** Requirements
* ** 5+ years of IT strategic sourcing and procurement experience at a recognized best-in-class company
* Demonstrated success in IT infrastructure, network areas, and negotiation of favorable terms
* Proven expertise in IT strategic sourcing, procurement, and complex project management, with a focus on total value chain analysis
* Strong ability to present complex commercial deals and financial results to senior management
* Successfully developed and led high-performing, cross-functional teams, consistently delivering quantifiable results
* Advanced degree (MBA preferred) in Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science; CPM certification preferred#LI-AC1 #procurement #finance #it resellers #telecom

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