Director, Procurement - Cybersecurity (Contract)Remote

Position: Director, Procurement - Cybersecurity (Contract)

Mode: Temp covering a vacancy

Location: Remote - available for EST business hours

About the Team 

Procurement, a team of 10, supports the purchasing needs for all divisions across the organization.  As a result our category coverage is broad and includes contingent work force, conferences and events, building and construction projects, enterprise software systems, contact centers, custom consulting engagements, and cloud services.  Our category managers work directly with leaders from all parts of the business to help define and deliver company products and services.  The organization is transforming its business at a rapid pace and the Procurement team is playing a key role in that transformation.

About the Opportunity   

This role is responsible for executing the strategic sourcing, vendor relationship and contract management activities for the cybersecurity category within the Technology division. This role will partner closely with IT Security, Risk, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure that cybersecurity solutions are cost-effective, contractually sound, and aligned with organizational risk posture.

In this role, you will:  

Collaborate with business partners (40%) 

• Work in a small team within the Procurement organization that provides dedicated support to the Technology division 
• Partner with business unit stakeholders to understand technology roadmaps and coordinate RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ’s to maximize value through the organization’s vendor evaluation, selection and implementation activities 
• Bring industry benchmarks, expertise, knowledge of trends, consultant and other third-party data to bear in preparation for vendor selection and negotiation 

Execute Agreements and manage vendors (40%) 

• Lead vendor negotiations to ensure that the organization contracts at competitive prices and terms including Data Management, Information Security, Web Accessibility and Disaster Recovery 
• Manage the process to review and negotiate contract documents, coordinating resources in Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance and business units. Review and redline terms and conditions to ensure maximum value and minimum risk 
• Own and manage key vendor relationships for appropriate issue escalation. Intercede with vendors to resolve performance and to bring about improvements where needed 

Improve our support and performance (20%) 

• Execute against metrics and KPI’s meaningful to your key constituents and achieve results that meet or exceed expectations 
• Use a newly implemented Strategic Sourcing and P2P system to establish and help improve operational processes from project intake to invoice approvals 
• Evaluate methods that will continually improve value proposition and opportunities for procurement at reduced cost and better service levels.  
• Contribute to analyzing Technology division spend data to and identify and generate cost savings  

About You  

• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills 
• Strong experience with Workday Strategic Sourcing and P2P 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster and maintain positive and productive working relationships at all levels of the organization and with our external supplier / vendor community 
• Initiative and an ability to work in a self-directed environment  
• Competent with contract management tools and resources 
• Financial, Legal and Supply Chain experience or knowledge.   
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)  
• A Bachelor’s degree required, in computer science or a related field (preferred) 
• 5+ years of procurement related experience and be proficient in evaluating contractual terms and conditions 

Pay Range: $48-$57/hour Depending on experience

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nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@nextSource.com.

What nextSource Provides:

• Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
• Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
• 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
• Discount Program

*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.