IT Sourcing Manager

Position: VMO IT Sourcing Manager
Duration: 6 - 8 Months
Location: Hybrid - Providence, RI (2-3 days onsite)

Requirements
12-15 years IT experience preferably 5 years in IT Vendor Management and/or IT Sourcing
Understanding IT products & services from a contract and vendor management perspective
Understanding commercial pricing services with contracting and negotiation aspect. Ability to determine contractual/financial exposure/ negotiate contracts.
Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models
Deep market knowledge of IT vendor (Application Svcs, SaaS, Consulting)
Strong project and process management skills, with the ability to handle multiple vendors and
multiple contracts, as well as a wide range of tasks.
Knowledge of best practices for IT contract negotiation tactics and strategies.
Where applicable, understanding of government and industry regulations that will influence contracting approach and vendor behavior (for example, SOX, SECURITY).
Experience drafting IT Statement of Work/SLA, change order or amendment
Customer-focused approach to delivering contract management services to internal IT
Supplier agreements: knowledge of legal terminology related to supplier agreements
Proven negotiation and contracting skills
Project management skills
Ability to think strategically
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced complex environment
Knowledge of Procurement Processes and Tools
Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Sharepoint
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Education
Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
10+ years relevant professional experience; 7-8 years experience in Indirect Sourcing categories required (Project Application Development, SaaS, Maintenance Support)

Preferred
Familiarity with Public Sector Purchasing and Procurement is a plus.
Familiarity with Tools such as Archer, a plus
Strong analytical skills
Strong IT background having managed vendor as Project Manager or IT Account Manager who has delivered services to client is a plus.