Program Manager - Senior; Hybrid

Job title:

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months

Location:

Westbrook, ME 04092

Pay rate: $53.57 - $55.95 hourly on W2

• Responsible for their assigned agreements/initiatives within the IT Organization, including the associated suppliers, internal stakeholders, and the sourcing strategy.
• Person will drive sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and strategies, which have a significant financial impact for specific functional/operational areas or specific spend categories.
• In addition, you will deliver value-added category management activities which include client stakeholder management, contract management, supplier performance / risk management, supply market monitoring, continuous improvement, ongoing cost reductions, supplier review, and issue resolution.

• Engaging, high energy and able to develop long-standing internal business partnerships in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
• Ability to bring others with you and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management skills combined with strategic and critical thinking.
• Strategic sourcing experience with the ability to manage complex projects, communication, strong negotiation skills, and ability to manage supplier value and drive continuous improvement required.
• Responsibilities Work closely with internal IT stakeholders to help drive new cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead the development of strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate price, terms, and quality requirements with suppliers for initiatives of ranging value, including high-value, technically complex products and services (IT Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, and IT Consulting & Services).
• Support global IT organization in implementing best practices in all phases of contracting processes for IT products and services.
• Work with all levels of the IT organization to transform business requirements for IT products and services into actionable scope of works/specifications.

• Have demonstrated knowledge and experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing and / or Category Management associated with Information Technology (IT).
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in Indirect Procurement supporting technology projects is desired.
• CPSM, APICS or other supply chain management certification is a plus.
• Training and/or experience with LEAN and Six Sigma practices.
• 5 years' experience

• Key Focus:
  Supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing.

• Strong individual contributors, self-directed, ability to negotiate with the focus on technology procurement (especially with contract renewals).
• Ideal candidates will be expected to review contracts and highlight concerns and closely communicate and collaborate with IT stakeholders and others in Procurement organization.
• Experience working with legal partners would be a plus!

• MS Office Suite
• Background in staffing/MSP would not work.
• Needs understanding of software contracts.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.