Technology Vendor Management Consultant - Saint Paul, MN, United States - Securian Financial Group

Description

Are you a strong communicator, collaborator and problem solver with technology procurement experience looking to work in a fun, challenging and fast-paced environment with influencers across the enterprise? Securian Financial's Strategic Technology Vendor Management team has a job opening for a Sourcing Manager.

In this role you'll use a relationship-first approach to support key initiatives in the company's technology transformation and drive alignment with enterprise-wide goals.

Be a part of a team devoted to taking a strategic approach leading the enterprise through technology sourcing, contracting, category and vendor management activities, serving as a trusted partner to drive key outcomes.

Negotiate technology focused contracts such as Software, SaaS, Hardware, and Professional Services to mitigate business, financial, legal, reputational and technical risk.

Provide relationship management functions for technology vendors including establishing and maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships with key technology vendors.

Lead and provide oversight to cross-functional teams throughout the entire sourcing process for technology products and services.

Manage technology categories to optimize Securian Financial spend while meeting or exceeding client needs and driving key business outcomes.

A passion for negotiating win-win, mutually beneficial partnerships with vendors.
Demonstrated skill in data-driven analyses that drives creative problem solving, strategy creation, and negotiation.
Understanding of contract law and compliance with experience assessing and mitigating risk.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: prioritize and maintain productivity while managing high volumes.
Advanced project management skills.
Information technology background/experience.
~3 years' experience in technology category related contracting, procurement, sourcing or vendor management.
~ Bachelor's or advanced degree with a focus on business, risk management, law or IT.

*The internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Procurement Consultant.
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. This position requires you to live in a commutable distance (90 minutes) of our Home Office in St. You'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1-4 hours per day
Ability to perform simple grasping including paper manipulation, sorting, folding, etc. periodically throughout the workday
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.

At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career.

As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community.

Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.

From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

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