Current jobs related to Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Lead - Boston - KPMG

  • IT Sourcing and Negotiation Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, United States UpperEdge, LLC Full time

    About UpperEdge, LLCUpperEdge is a leading IT sourcing and commercial advisory firm that specializes in helping our clients successfully source and deliver transformational programs while maximizing the value they receive from their key information technology relationships. We do this by empowering clients with sourcing and negotiation best practices, market...

  • Strategic Sourcing Director

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Vertex Full time

    Job Title: Senior Director Strategic Sourcing, R&D and DTEJob Summary:Vertex is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director to lead our Strategic Sourcing function for R&D and DTE categories. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for elevating global business partnerships, driving multi-year category plans, and integrating relevant category...

  • Strategic Sourcing Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Verista Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionVerista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing...

  • Director, Procurement

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Full time

    Director, Procurement The Director of Procurement will report to and be responsible for assisting the Chief Procurement Officer in setting strategy, driving strategic cost transformation across the enterprise, leading senior stakeholder interaction and driving tactical execution of Category Plans for the centralized Procurement team at athenahealth....

  • Senior Director Strategic Sourcing, R&D and DTE

    4 months ago

    Boston, United States Vertex Full time

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:As a key Team Manager and leader in the Strategic Sourcing function, the Senior Director, R&D & DTE (Data, Technology & Engineering) Strategic Sourcing leader is responsible for elevating global business partnerships with any enterprise lens while focusing on enabling business outcomes and integrating relevant category...

  • Intern –Strategic Sourcing

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job no: 524830Position type: InternshipCampus: UMass President's OfficeCampus Location: WestboroughDepartment: Unified Procurement Serv TeamCategories: Administrative & Office SupportAdvertised: Aug 28 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:Job Summary:The University of Massachusetts President's Office is offering a 20 hour a week internship The...

  • Intern –Strategic Sourcing

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job no: 524830Position type: InternshipCampus: UMass President's OfficeCampus Location: WestboroughDepartment: Unified Procurement Serv TeamCategories: Administrative & Office SupportAdvertised: Aug 28 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:Job Summary:The University of Massachusetts President's Office, located in Hadley, MA is offering a 20 hour a...

  • Intern –Strategic Sourcing

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job no: 524830Position type: InternshipCampus: UMass President's OfficeCampus Location: WestboroughDepartment: Unified Procurement Serv TeamCategories: Administrative & Office Support, UPST, ProcurementAdvertised: Aug 28 2024 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close:Job Summary:The University of Massachusetts President's Office is offering a 20 hour a week...

  • Strategic Sourcing Internship Opportunity

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    Job Summary:The InsideHigherEd team is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Strategic Sourcing function. As a Strategic Sourcing Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement and sourcing, working closely with our team to support various initiatives and contribute to the overall efficiency and...

  • Strategic Accounts Lead

    3 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Vertex Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Job Title: Strategic Accounts LeadVertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Accounts Lead to join our team. As a key member of our integrated delivery network field team, you will play a critical role in driving access for appropriate patients and building a strong track record of engaging key decision-makers.Key Responsibilities:Develop...

  • IT Sourcing Advisor

    4 months ago

    Boston, United States UpperEdge, LLC Full time

    About UpperEdge, LLCUpperEdge is a leading IT sourcing and commercial advisory firm that specializes in helping our clients successfully source and deliver transformational programs while maximizing the value they receive from their key information technology relationships. We do this by empowering clients with sourcing and negotiation best practices, market...

  • Director of Global Sourcing and Business Development

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Vertex Full time

    Job SummaryVertex is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Director to lead our Strategic Sourcing function. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for elevating global business partnerships and driving business outcomes through effective category strategies and supplier relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Execute...

  • Senior Contracts Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Sevita Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Specialist to join our team at Sevita. As a key member of our contracts team, you will be responsible for ensuring consistency and securing public and private insurance contracts.Key ResponsibilitiesWork in partnership with senior leadership, Program Directors, and Director of Contracts and Payor...

  • Director of Sourcing and Manufacturing

    5 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Chewy Full time

    Job Title: Associate Director, SourcingAt Chewy, we're on a mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike. We're seeking an Associate Director of Sourcing, Consumables who will drive sourcing for core foods portfolio (Dry) and collaborate with internal...

  • Senior Contracts Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Sevita Full time

    About SevitaSevita is a leading provider of rehabilitation services for individuals with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries, illnesses, and other challenges. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to...

  • Contracts and Payor Senior Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Sevita Full time

    NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services...

  • Associate Director, Sourcing

    5 days ago

    Boston, United States Chewy Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTION Our Opportunity:   At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to...

  • Senior Contracts Specialist

    5 days ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Sevita Full time

    Contract and Payor Senior SpecialistSevita, a leading provider of rehabilitation services, seeks a highly skilled Contract and Payor Senior Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in securing public and private insurance contracts, analyzing financial aspects, and identifying new funding opportunities.Key...

  • Contracts Manager

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States Fidelity TalentSource LLC Full time

    Fidelity TalentSource is your destination for discovering your next temporary role at Fidelity Investments! We are currently sourcing for a Contracts Manager to work in Boston, MA or Merrimack, NH. The Role The Contract Manager provides industry specific expertise and strategic and tactical direction in the development, negotiation, management and...

  • Global Sourcing Strategist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Verista Full time

    Job OverviewVerista, a leading provider of innovative solutions and services to the life science industry, is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager to join its team. As a key member of the organization, this individual will play a critical role in driving process excellence and delivering value to the business.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess...

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Lead

4 months ago

Boston, United States KPMG Full time

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It’s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it’s no wonder we’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

It is an exciting time to join KPMG as we expand our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization and stand up a Third-Party Risk function for the US firm. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software/SaaS Contract Negotiator to join our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team. As a Contract Negotiator, you will be responsible for managing and negotiating software and SaaS contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions for our organization. You will work closely with our legal team, vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive successful contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct the contracting process for software and SaaS solutions across different business units and functions which includes reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating software and SaaS contracts, including licensing agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and data protection agreements
- Work closely with various internal stakeholders, such as IT, legal, finance, and procurement teams, to ensure alignment between business requirements and contractual obligations as well as that the negotiated contracts meet the needs of the organization while adhering to legal and financial considerations; establish and maintain strong relationships with software and SaaS suppliers; conduct regular supplier performance reviews, address any issues or concerns, and facilitate contract renewals or terminations, as necessary
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the software and SaaS space; perform market research and benchmarking exercises to identify innovative solutions, assess vendor capabilities, and drive informed decision-making during the negotiation process
- Identify and develop a pipeline of software and SaaS sourcing opportunities continuously which involves exploring potential savings initiatives, evaluating new vendors, and seeking opportunities for consolidation or optimization of software licenses and subscriptions
- Collaborate with relevant teams to support the successful implementation and adoption of software and SaaS solutions including providing training, documentation, and change management support to ensure smooth integration and user acceptance
- Monitor and track software and SaaS spend, savings achieved through negotiations, and contract compliance; generate reports and insights to inform decision-making, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to contractual obligations; seek opportunities actively to enhance the software and SaaS sourcing process, policies, and tools that involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing process efficiencies, and leveraging technology solutions to streamline the contracting process

Qualifications:

- Minimum five years of recent experience in negotiating software and SaaS contracts, preferably in a technology-focused organization
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required; Master's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred
- Strong understanding of software licensing models, SaaS pricing structures, and contract terms and conditions; familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements related to software and SaaS contracts, such as GDPR and CCPA
- Experience should show proven track record of success in positions of increasing complexity; combination of management consulting and line role experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and influencing skills are essential to navigate a complex management and organizational structure with a high level of ambiguity; ability to work effectively with suppliers, project team members, project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management
- Solid organizational, time management, and project management skills are required; able to handle multiple projects, RFXs, and contract negotiations simultaneously; demonstrated skills in analysis, finance, problem-solving, organization, and project management

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such