VMO IT Sourcing Manager

# VMO IT Sourcing Manager Apply
** Job#: 3051687
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* Job Description:

** Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a VMO IT Sourcing Manager. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to lleavitt

Here are the details:

Position:

VMO IT Sourcing Manager

Location:

Onsite Project Duration:
At least 6 Months from projected start date
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* Job Description:

*** Collaborate, lead and support IT Agency Managers in procuring IT solutions, from small to medium/large procurements.
* Responsible for the management of given portfolio for IT Sourcing Projects**,
** reporting to the Chief of IT Sourcing, Contracts and Vendor Management or to assigned Senior Vendor Manager**.
*** Project-manage assigned IT Sourcing Projects from scoping, RFx drafting, Evaluation, Contracting
* Product delivered range from Contract renewals / amendment to IT Statement of Work or small to medium RFI/RFP, MPA’s, etc.
* Interact with various stakeholders across the enterprise, including Legal, Purchases, Agency resource, and others as needed.
* Facilitate various Contract/RFx deliverables including vendor selection and award criteria to determine and execute an appropriate procurement strategy.
* Project Plan for every Sourcing Project
* Request for Proposals (RFP):
Facilitate the drafting of Scope of Work and Requirements;
Finalize RFP.
* Proposal Review:
As part of Evaluation committee, facilitate and provide review input
* Contracts:
Review IT Contractual artifact [Renewal or Amendment or SOW] and provide input to enhance favorable Terms; review with stakeholders and legal.
* Vendor Governance Review – Document Issues, Actions with Vendor and report
* Contract Negotiations:
Provide a plan, key IT Terms (participate or lead) during contract negotiations.
* Participate in other tasks as directed by the Chief of Sourcing and vendor management
* Provide weekly written statuses.
* 3-5 years IT experience preferably 1-2 years in IT Vendor Management and/or IT Sourcing
* Understanding IT products & services from a contract and vendor management perspective
* Understanding commercial [pricing services] with contracting and negotiation aspect. Ability to determine contractual/financial exposure/ negotiate contracts.
* Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models
* Deep market knowledge of IT vendor (Application Svcs, SaaS, Consulting)
* Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors and multiple contracts, as well as a wide range of tasks.
* Knowledge of best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies.
* Where applicable, understanding of government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behavior (for example, SOX, SECURITY).
* Experience drafting IT Statement of Work/SLA, change order or amendment
* Customer-focused approach to delivering contract management services to internal IT
* Supplier agreements: knowledge of legal terminology related to supplier agreements
* Proven negotiation and contracting skills
* Project management skills
* Ability to think strategically
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment
* Knowledge of Procurement Processes and Tools
* Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Sharepoint
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
** Education
* ** Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
* 10+ years relevant professional experience; 7-8 years’ experience in Indirect Sourcing categories required (Project Application Development, SaaS, Maintenance Support)
** Preferred Qualifications
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