Lead IT Sourcing Specialist managing Network & Telecom commodities for GE Vernova. Overseeing strategies and vendor management to reduce total cost of ownership.
Responsibilities
Oversee development and execution of strategies through the sourcing process for the specific Category including strategy, market analysis, negotiation process (RFXs), supplier selection and contract creation, and buy channel management
Work with Vendor Management Office to help solve problems, monitor strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies to achieve the best contractual conditions while ensuring internal customer satisfaction
Drive value through supplier relationship management
Utilize an understanding of industry trends to inform the decision-making process
Develop expertise within function by growing reputation within organization, providing professional and thought leadership, influencing policy, and ensuring delivery within own function while linking with other functions of the organization
Present business solutions to leaders in functional area
Driving demand management and compliance for IT categories (e.g., number of licenses, alternatives, number and specs of devices, preferred vendor development)
Working closely with IT Requisitioning Process for assigned spend categories
Serve as trusted advisor to multi-functional stakeholder teams to design and implement specific strategic sourcing initiatives to meet business requirements and priorities
Driving best practices
Measuring and tracking internal performance within each spend category
Champion and secure TCO reductions for your category
Monitoring strategy implementation to ensure benefit realization
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
Strong experience in IT Sourcing (Hardware, Software, Professional Services, Support, and Maintenance) in general with specific experience in Network and Telecom Sourcing categories.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills, including spend analytics, should-cost analysis, market research & intelligence, and a proven track record in problem resolution.
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