Sourcing Analyst

Role: Sourcing/Procurement Analyst

Location: Dallas, Texas

Office: Hybrid, Onsite 3 days a week

Terms: Contact 12 months + extension

Payrate: $36.hr

Key Skills

• 4 years of relevant Technology sourcing/procurement experience

• Solid understanding of a wide array of Technology contract forms including SaaS, Cloud, Software licensing, Hardware maintenance, MNDA, MSA & SOW

• Advanced proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Support technology procurement processes, including review of documents, approval routing, and PO processing. Categories include technology hardware, software, and services.

• Manage relationships with vendors and build relationships with business partner groups.

• Draft contract documents as requested (i.e., contract amendments)

• Support the sourcing process from bid preparation to contract execution, partnering with subject matter experts from the business teams to document requirements and ensuring compliance with company.

• Provide assistance and problem solve for the team and stakeholders.

• Lead, when required, and participate in process reviews and improvements for sourcing and procurement processes.

• Review contract files to ensure documentation is accurate and complete.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Experience in developing and managing Technology RFPs or sourcing process with minimal support, start-to-finish, for simple-to-medium complexity projects (to include market research, RFP development, and management of communications and stakeholder involvement, etc.) Evaluating vendor bid responses (quantitatively and qualitatively} and RFP analysis using spreadsheets and/or other tools.

• In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement processes (sourcing, contracting, negotiation etc.)

• Establish relationships with Stakeholders / cross-functional teams to get process buy-in

• Develop and manage IT sourcing project timelines and lead meetings as directed

• Comfortable and effective in interacting with all areas and levels of the organization to drive organizational goals and objectives

• Possess strong customer service and support skills

• Prioritize and follow-up effectively both internally and externally

Must Have

Technology Acumen: advanced proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel)

• 4 years of relevant Technology sourcing/procurement experience

• Knowledge of contract terms and conditions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to organize work load efficiently, meet tight timelines, problem solve effectively, and perform duties of the job accurately and with input and follow-up from management

• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment

• Ability to drive and lead along with using processes to build and improve work

• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem solving skills

• Ability to be accurate, responsive, and detail-oriented; multi-task; and follow through

• Ability to be team-oriented as well as work independently, results and quality-driven, positive attitude, and be active with the entire procurement process

Nice To Have

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Legal Acumen: strong understanding and proven experience in interpreting and executing complex legal Master Agreements and Service Schedules. Contracting experience in the areas of "on premise" software licensing, software as a service licensing and technology professional services is preferred

• Solid understanding of a wide array of Technology contract forms including SaaS, Cloud, Software licensing, Hardware maintenance, MNDA, MSA & SOW

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.