Sourcing and Contracts Specialist - Arlington, United States - Petroplan

Description

Petroplan is recruiting a seasoned professional to join our clients' IT PMO pillar in Virginia for the role of IT Sourcing & Contracts Specialist.

This role involves the establishment of sourcing objectives and service level standards, negotiation and administration of contracts, and the analysis of price proposals to optimize the procurement of third-party IT goods and services on behalf of our LNG client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define negotiation terms for the procurement of IT goods, services, and supplies.
• Establish sourcing objectives and service level standards.
• Lead negotiations for terms and conditions with limited Legal support.
• Apply sourcing best practices to efficiently lead initiative and project teams.
• Aid stakeholders in the development of scope of work.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with IT suppliers, vendors, and representatives.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices.
• Evaluate vendors' capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness.
• Conduct research on suppliers to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, addressing inefficiencies and deviations.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract activity to identify areas for cost savings and improvement.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from a reputable institute, MBA preferred.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain management experience in the energy industry; experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly desirable, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• Strong sourcing knowledge within the Information Technology function, including on-premise and cloud technology.
• Ability to work independently in a global environment with stakeholders across multiple countries.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to define priorities independently.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms with suppliers and achieve optimal results.
• Knowledge and exposure to Indirect categories, cost reduction, sourcing, best practice RFQ's, and negotiation processes.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, Coupa highly preferred.
• Direct experience analyzing Total Cost of Ownership of IT applications and services.
• Experience driving initiatives for indirect categories to enhance productivity.
• Strong program management skills, including change management.
• Periodic engagement with stakeholders to define and adapt strategy based on changing business needs and expectations.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.