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Hartford, CT 06155
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CONTRACT TO HIRE - W2 ONLY - NO VISA TRANSFER - NO THIRD PARTIES
Category Management, Software Category is responsible and accountable for developing, and executing the category and sourcing strategy for software for the business segments; Marketing, Digital Experience, and Corporate Business Applications (Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, HIMCO, Sales), managing annual spend of approximately $1M-$5M. This role works closely with business partners / stakeholders and business leaders in assigned departments, requires knowledge and experience of software vendor relationships, and experience building and driving enterprise-wide sourcing strategies. This role is also responsible to develop category best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified. The Assistant Director of Software Category shall lead competitive assessments and contract negotiations and draft resulting contracts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Maximum of 5 years
of experience in category strategy, sourcing and negotiating agreements within the software category including significant experience and expertise leading strategic sourcing process
Successful track record in Procurement with significant experience developing and executing category strategies and reviewing, analyzing and negotiating contracts
Demonstrated strong strategic and analytical skills with ability to solve long-term and analytical problems
Experience in leading market analysis and intelligence gathering across relevant categories to support successful strategy development
Extensive negotiation skills and best practices in contracting
Excellent relationship management skills including the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership in Procurement and across multiple Businesses and Corporate Functions
Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders and drive groups with divergent opinions toward effective, collaborative decisions
Exceptional supplier relationship and contract/conflict management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outcome-oriented with experience driving results in an environment of change
Strong packaging and presentation skills with the ability to analyze and explain pricing models and contract terms
Significant experience with integrating data & analytics with strategy development & sourcing execution (market analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, should cost analysis, etc.)
Strong strategic mindset
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
Strong focus on customer engagement and service
Experience dealing with ambiguity through effective influence and collaboration at multiple levels of the organization
Needs to be comfortable challenging current-state thinking, with evidence and recommend alternative approaches to solving a problem
High level of creativity with the ability to analyze and challenge conventional thinking and norms
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is a must.
Coupa skills are a plus.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $70.00 - $73.00 per hour
Experience:
Category management: 4 years (Required)
Procurement: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Hartford, CT 06155 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Hartford, CT 06155: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06155
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