Our client, a well-known luxury beauty brand, is seeking an IT Procurement Analyst to join their team on a contract basis in Long Island City, NY.
*This role will only be on site Tuesday & Wednesday - their office is just one stop into Queens from Manhattan!
Duties:
Leads the execution of assigned sourcing projects, which can include an RFX process, direct supplier negotiations and contract negotiations, managing the project all the way to contract signature
Assists their manager in global IT sourcing activities and projects
Assist in developing and managing stakeholder relationships
Creates a plan and delivers savings to meet targets defined for their area
Support the development of global category strategies
Helps plan and conduct sourcing projects and RFX's on a global, regional or local level, engaging stakeholders and the required cross-functional resources
Assists in the contract creation and redlining process ensuring legal adequateness.
Helps ensure compliance of the category strategies and sourcing projects, taking into consideration Procurement Policy, Directive, Guidelines and local Procurement SOPs as well as legal and regulatory requirements
Assists in defining supplier base and secure capacity, plan implementation (timeline, resources, cost, etc.) and align stakeholders
Assist in contributing to global/ regional supplier relationship (SRM) programs with key suppliers in close alignment with stakeholders
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required and 3+ years experience
Strong Analytical skills
Independent, agile, and motivated personality
Presents high levels of interpersonal skills
IT Sourcing/Procurement experience and sourcing services, negotiation of SOWs is highly preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite, strong excel knowledge highly preferred
Strong knowledge of the IT professional services markets highly preferred
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong organization and prioritization skills.
Please submit your resume for consideration!
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