Technology Procurement Consultant

2 weeks ago

St Paul, MN, United States Securian Financial Full time

*Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Procurement Consultant.

Position Summary:
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? This may be the opportunity for you Securian Financial's Strategic Technology Vendor Management team has a job opening for a Sourcing Consultant. 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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and an ability to collaborate with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: prioritize and maintain productivity while managing high volumes.
  • Advanced project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Information technology background/experience.
  • 3 years' experience in technology category related contracting, procurement, sourcing or vendor management.
  • Bachelor's degree with a focus on business, risk management or IT.
#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

$69,500.00 - $129,000.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. 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. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:
  • We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
  • Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
  • Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: 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.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
  • Mental Wellness and Disability
  • Pride at Securian Financial
  • Securian Young Professionals Network
  • Securian Multicultural Network
  • Securian Women and Allies Network
  • Servicemember Associate Resource Group


For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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