Sourcing Specialist - Dallas, United States - Mastech Digital

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    Technology / Internet
    Description

    Title: Sourcing Analyst

    Location: Dallas, TX(Hybrid)

    Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)

    • Support technology procurement processes, including review of documents, approval routing, and PO processing. Categories include technology hardware, software, and services.
    • Manage relationships with vendors and build relationships with business partner groups.
    • Draft contract documents as requested (i.e., contract amendments)
    • Support the sourcing process from bid preparation to contract execution, partnering with subject matter experts from the business teams to document requirements and ensuring compliance with company.
    • Provide assistance and problem solve for the team and stakeholders.
    • Lead, when required, and participate in process reviews and improvements for sourcing and procurement processes.
    • Review contract files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

    Requirements/Must Have

    • Current on-site requirement is three days per week with Monday or Friday as an "anchor" day; however, this is subject to change with notice
    • Bachelor's Degree preferred
    • Technology Acumen: advanced proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel)
    • 4 years of relevant Technology sourcing/procurement experience
    • Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem solving skills
    • Experience in developing and managing Technology RFPs or sourcing process with minimal support, start-to-finish, for simple-to-medium complexity projects (to include market research, RFP development, and management of communications and stakeholder involvement, etc.) Evaluating vendor bid responses (quantitatively and qualitatively} and RFP analysis using spreadsheets and/or other tools.
    • In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement processes (sourcing, contracting, negotiation etc.)
    • Knowledge of contract terms and conditions
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Establish relationships with Stakeholders / cross-functional teams to get process buy-in
    • Develop and manage IT sourcing project timelines and lead meetings as directed
    • Ability to be accurate, responsive, and detail-oriented; multi-task; and follow through
    • Ability to be team-oriented as well as work independently, results and quality-driven, positive attitude, and be active with the entire procurement process
    • Ability to organize work load efficiently, meet tight timelines, problem solve effectively, and perform duties of the job accurately and with input and follow-up from management
    • Comfortable and effective in interacting with all areas and levels of the organization to drive organizational goals and objectives

    Nice To Have

    • Legal Acumen: strong understanding and proven experience in interpreting and executing complex legal Master Agreements and Service Schedules. Contracting experience in the areas of "on premise" software licensing, software as a service licensing and technology professional services is preferred
    • Solid understanding of a wide array of Technology contract forms including SaaS, Cloud, Software licensing, Hardware maintenance, MNDA, MSA & SOW