Strategic Sourcing Category Senior Associate, Software/SaaS

Strategic Sourcing Category Senior Associate, Software/SaaS 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. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Category Management Lead for IT Contract Renewals to join our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization. Overview Role: Senior Associate, Category Management Lead for IT Contract Renewals in the IT Procurement and Strategic Sourcing function. Location and other role details will be provided during the interview process. Responsibilities Provide sourcing category expertise in IT Contract Renewals and develop category strategies based on rigorous analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements; develop and implement strategies for tracking technology-related maintenance and support renewals throughout their contract lifecycles to increase cost effectiveness, improve quality, reduce operational risk, and ensure savings realized. Perform due diligence, including obtaining supplier quotes, renewal notifications, and confirming requirements with respective business owners; identify areas for cost reduction, negotiate best price, and process renewals in accordance with the underlying contract and the firm’s compliance areas. Conduct complex data analysis and build financial models (ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make-versus-buy models); execute strategic sourcing projects to deliver value in partnership with key stakeholders across the Firm. Implement strategies to manage the IT Contract Renewals supplier base, review suppliers against contracted obligations/service levels, risk requirements, and business expectations; develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize total value and minimize risks. Partner with the business to build influence, educate and enforce compliance to procurement policies, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement and innovation; address performance issues with root-cause analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Work with legal and other areas to ensure proper representation and enforcement of critical terms and conditions. Act with integrity and professionalism to uphold KPMG's respectful work environment. Qualifications Minimum three years of related experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, outsourcing, and project management; combination of management consulting and line role experience desired. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required. Good working knowledge of ServiceNow preferred; knowledge of contractual issues to mitigate risk and negotiate IT renewals; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; solid understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving value and managing risks; ability to build strong relationships with business partners. Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills; ability to work with suppliers, project teams, sponsors, functional leads and senior management; ability to lead and support negotiations. Solid organizational, time management and project management skills with the ability to execute on multiple projects; analytical, financial, problem solving, and stakeholder facilitation skills. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future; no visa sponsorship available for this opportunity. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. For additional information about salary ranges, see the KPMG salary transparency page linked in the job posting. This posting may not reflect all location-specific details. #J-18808-Ljbffr