Job Title: IT Sourcing /Procurement Consultant
Location: Richmond, VA
Duration: 12 Months
**ON SITE: Days on site are flexible and based on need. This can be discussed w/mgr if IV is requested but candidate should be close enough to drive, if needed for occasional meetings**
**Pref is Richmond otherwise no more than 2 hour drive from RVA**
Job Description:
The IT Sourcing Consultant needed within SCC's Sourcing and Supplier Management Team dept.
- The role requires the ability to work independently as the team leader in the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned projects, assisting customers in solving IT business problems.
- This role will function to lead the sourcing process, through creation of the solicitation documents, evaluation of proposals and in execution of agreed upon negotiations strategy with selected suppliers.
- Leads evaluation and execution of risk mitigation strategies and establishes solid contracts that are in the long-term best interest of the customer.
- Has responsibility for managing customer expectations for project deliverables through effective and timely communications.
- Conducts a post-project lessons learned reviews with the customers to promote knowledge transfer and customer satisfaction
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing a variety of sourcing projects, including complex information technology contracts from initial request to executed contract.
- Candidate must have ability to multi-task, work with all levels of staff, have superior customer service skills and exceptional communication skills both verbally and written.
Skills:
- Manage complex work efforts
- Deep industry experience (within Procurement and Supplier Mgmt)
- Experience with contract and vendor Negotiation
- Technical Writing
- Requirements Gathering
- Knowledge of VA Public Procurement Laws (Nice to have)
