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Strategic Sourcing Category Senior Associate, Software/SaaSKPMG • Jackson, MS
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Strategic Sourcing Category Senior Associate, Software / SaaS

Strategic Sourcing Category Senior Associate, Software / SaaS

KPMG • Jackson, MS
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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. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. 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.

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 tackling of savings realized
  • Perform due diligence, including but not limited to obtaining supplier quotes in a proactive and timely manner, providing renewal notifications, and confirming requirements with respective business owners; identify areas for cost reduction, negotiate best price, and process the renewals in accordance with the underlying contract and the firm's various compliance areas
  • Conduct complex data analysis and build financial models (such as ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make versus buy decision models); execute strategic sourcing projects using common sourcing practices to deliver exceptional total value in partnership with key stakeholders across the Firm
  • Implement strategies to best manage the supply base for the IT Contract Renewals category, reviewing 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, evaluate and challenge the status quo; educate and enforce compliance to procurement policies and ensure adoption; work with suppliers and key stakeholders to manage supplier performance and develop new capabilities; provide suppliers feedback on performance, continuous improvement, and innovation; determine root cause and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive to an efficient resolution when performance issues are identified
  • Work with legal and other areas to ensure proper representation and enforcement of critical terms and conditions
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
  • Qualifications :

  • Minimum three years of recent, related work experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, outsourcing, and project management experience demonstrating success in positions of increasing complexity; combination of management consulting and line role experience desired
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university required
  • Good working knowledge of ServiceNow preferred; working knowledge of common contractual issues to mitigate risk and negotiate sound IT renewals; proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint and more); solid understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving value and managing risks; capable of building strong trusting relationships with business partners
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills to effectively navigate a complex management and organization structure with a high degree of ambiguity; able to work effectively with suppliers, project team members, project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management; ability to lead, support and conduct successful negotiations
  • Solid organizational and time management and project management skills and the ability to execute on multiple projects, RFXs and contract negotiations simultaneously; demonstrated analytical, financial, problem solving, organization, and project management skills to include stakeholder and meeting facilitation skills
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  • KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local / state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

    Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA :

    https : / / kpmg.com / us / en / how-we-work / pay-transparency.html / ?id=6091_9_25

    KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies 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 category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.Los Angeles County applicants : Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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