Job DescriptionRole and responsibilitieshelp lead the complex sourcing/purchasing of Network and Telecommunications voice and data hardware and carrier transport services for Firmwide Sourcing, reporting into the Global Head of IT Telecom Sourcing.· Perform the Strategic Sourcing role for various Telecomm categories including Circuits, Physical and Logical Connectivity, Network Infrastructure Hardware, Multimedia, Mobility (cellular services) and Colocation space.· Working closely with vendors such as Cisco, Arista, ICE, Equinix, Verizon, ATT, Lumen, Verizon· Managing their Book of Work via our Source to Pay procurement system which is Ariba· Manage and execute on a portfolio of projects adhering to the Policy and Procedures Sourcing Guide· Must have ability to multi-task, execute and deliver on a large number of projects at once· Focus on how to derive a savings in the Telecommunications category· Build and maintain relationships with Business Units and Technology stakeholders, advising on sourcing options and strategies· Lead and support with vendor selection; contract negotiations and drafting vendor contracts, working closely with Legal and Business Unit and Technology stakeholders to define scope and requirements· Review, write and amend supplier contracts. Lead all contract language negotiation and engage legal as necessary. Oversee compliance to existing contracts, and where necessary take steps to rectify deficiencies.· Engage legal and risk teams during the supplier on-boarding and contracting phases· Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure specific regional requirements and limitations are incorporated into sourcing projects and contracts· Develop and implement RFI/RFP/RFQ's including E-Auctions/Reverse Auctions via Ariba as well as negotiating with vendors and drafting vendor contracts.· Support strategic projects that leverage global vendor relationships across the firm for cost advantage and quality transactions from a shareholder perspective· Work with sourcing managers and internal clients to gather business requirements quantify service levels identify deliverables and terms and conditions.· Solicit competitive bids from multiple suppliers using sourcing tools such as quoting process,help lead the complex sourcing/purchasing of Network and Telecommunications voice and data hardware and carrier transport services for Firmwide Sourcing, reporting into the Global Head of IT Telecom Sourcing.· Perform the Strategic Sourcing role for various Telecomm categories including Circuits, Physical and Logical Connectivity, Network Infrastructure Hardware, Multimedia, Mobility (cellular services) and Colocation space.· Working closely with vendors such as Cisco, Arista, ICE, Equinix, Verizon, ATT, Lumen, Verizon· Managing their Book of Work via our Source to Pay procurement system which is Ariba· Manage and execute on a portfolio of projects adhering to the Policy and Procedures Sourcing Guide· Must have ability to multi-task, execute and deliver on a large number of projects at once· Focus on how to derive a savings in the Telecommunications category· Build and maintain relationships with Business Units and Technology stakeholders, advising on sourcing options and strategies· Lead and support with vendor selection; contract negotiations and drafting vendor contracts, working closely with Legal and Business Unit and Technology stakeholders to define scope and requirements· Review, write and amend supplier contracts. Lead all contract language negotiation and engage legal as necessary. Oversee compliance to existing contracts, and where necessary take steps to rectify deficiencies.· Engage legal and risk teams during the supplier on-boarding and contracting phases· Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure specific regional requirements and limitations are incorporated into sourcing projects and contracts· Develop and implement RFI/RFP/RFQ's including E-Auctions/Reverse Auctions via Ariba as well as negotiating with vendors and drafting vendor contracts.· Support strategic projects that leverage global vendor relationships across the firm for cost advantage and quality transactions from a shareholder perspective· Work with sourcing managers and internal clients to gather business requirements quantify service levels identify deliverables and terms and conditions.· Solicit competitive bids from multiple suppliers using sourcing tools such as quoting process, electronic tender and/or reverse auction before evaluating/scoring bids.
