Strategic Sourcing Category Senior Associate, Software​/SaaS

Overview

KPMG is seeking a Senior Associate, Category Management Lead for IT Contract Renewals to join our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization. The role supports IT Contract Renewals by developing category strategies based on spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements. The position aims to increase cost effectiveness, improve quality, reduce operational risk, and realize savings across contract life cycles.

• Provide sourcing category expertise in IT Contract Renewals and develop category strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements; develop and implement strategies for tracking technology-related maintenance and support renewals throughout their contract life cycles to increase cost effectiveness, improve quality, reduce operational risk, and ensure tackling of savings realized
• Perform due diligence, including obtaining supplier quotes proactively, providing renewal notifications, and confirming requirements with respective business owners; identify areas for cost reduction, negotiate best price, and process renewals in accordance with contract terms and firm compliance
• Conduct complex data analysis and build financial models (ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make-versus-buy models); execute strategic sourcing projects to deliver value with stakeholders across the Firm
• Implement strategies to manage the IT Contract Renewals supply base, review suppliers against contracted obligations/service levels, risk requirements and business expectations; develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize value and minimize risks
• Partner with the business to influence, evaluate and challenge the status quo; educate and enforce compliance to procurement policies; manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement and innovation; address performance issues with stakeholders and suppliers
• Work with legal and other areas to ensure proper representation and enforcement of critical terms and conditions
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum three years of related work experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, outsourcing, and project management; combination of management consulting and line role experience desired
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required
• Good working knowledge of Service Now preferred; familiarity with contractual issues to mitigate risk and negotiate IT renewals; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; understanding of contract terms and techniques for value and risk management
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills; ability to navigate a complex organization with ambiguity; capable of leading, supporting and conducting negotiations
• Solid organizational, time management and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects and negotiations simultaneously; strong analytical and financial skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future

• KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Salary ranges are provided where applicable and may vary by location. Benefits include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k), and wellness programs. Details provided on the Careers site.
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