Client Technology Sourcing Assistant Director
7 days ago
Our client is currently seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist who will be responsible for supporting the Technology Sourcing team in the delivery and management of procurement activities. Our client is looking for a high-energy individual who embraces change to ensure they can continue to deliver world-class Supply Chain Service programmes in an ever-changing environment.
**_Duties and responsibilities_**
- Manage full lifecycle of contracts for assigned programs of work and key suppliers.
- Proactively manage contract and license renewals.
- Build and foster collaborative working relationships
- Supporting and leading stakeholders through the Onboarding of Technology Goods and Services end-to-end process.
- Socialization and facilitation of the Procurement policy and processes, ensuring that the project teams and stakeholders understand the value of the policy and adhere to it accordingly.
- Timely and frequent submission of management information, including project status and savings reporting.
- Support for the Technology Sourcing team in developing a strategy which adheres to the overall global technology strategy while supporting local engagements as well.
- Facilitation of any needed market research to identify potential suppliers, ensure competitive pricing and terms, etc.
- Act as an individual contributor and trusted business advisor - managing multiple complex transactions directly or indirectly and working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver successful results.
As the Africa Technology Sourcing Liaison, you will be responsible for managing the following:
- Increasing Technology Spend Under Management for the Africa region.
- Valued contribution to the BBBEE program.
- Build and maintain relationships with key Africa Executives and Stakeholders.
- Managing critical sourcing projects for the Africa region.
- Working closely with risk management business partners to minimize contractual risks to the firm whilst demonstrating year on
- year improvement in value for money.
- Partnering with (legal) to lead key negotiations and reporting on the quantitative and brand value delivered.
- Effectively build a pipeline of deals and develop the appropriate resourcing plans.
- Supporting improvement in processes, policy, systems, management information and reporting.
- Successfully leading negotiations for global and regional deals meeting the timelines, scope, and requirements agreed with key
- stakeholders.
- Working with Service Line stakeholders to help develop a category strategy which supports the overall global technology strategy.
**_Minimum Requirements_**
- Business degree or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of Project, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Flexibility to work UK/US hours.
- Related experience, with at least two or more years of supervisory experience
- Strong experience with senior stakeholder management with the ability to collaboratively co-develop strategies and set and manage expectations.
- Heavy experience with negotiating contracts related to software licensing & rationalization, cloud-based solutions, and professional services.
- Heavy experience with negotiating contracts globally and regionally.
- Experience in managing complex service agreements both from the commercial and service delivery side.
- Experience in working in a Sourcing/Procurement/Vendor Management team in a complex and global environment.
- Experience working in an IT role as part of delivering technology solutions is a plus.
- Strong influencing and networking skills as the organization relies on working in cross-functional teams across borders.
- Good knowledge of the IT vendors and new technologies
**Salary**: R900,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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