Request Technology, LLC

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NO SPONSORSHIP - NO OPT IT Sourcing and Procurement - IT Vendor management. This role is focused not only on hardware and software negotiations, but consulting services negotiations. Dealing with firms like IBM, Microsoft, Cognizant, the well-known vendors They need to lead vendors. And doing the negotiations themselves, not assisting in negotiations. SALARY: $89k - $110k plus 15% Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite, M, T, W SELLING POINTS: Focus IT and consulting hardware software and consulting services must have strong negotiation skills lead IT consulting negotiations large procurement organization minimum 3 years RFP, request for proposals, RFQ, request for quotes, RFI, request for information • Technology procurement background both software and hardware • 5-15 yrs of experience • Small team, group of 5. This person will wear many hats • Excellent communication skills • Work with business to gather requirement - legal, governance, procurement etc. • Negotiation skills in technology • Excellent articulation skills, must be able to own it and execute to technical teams and leadership • Will oversee spend amount varies • Good in Excel • They use (ERP) Oracle Fusion and (Financial/Business Management Tool) Apptio, and ServiceNow these are plusses Qualifications & Experience • 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, specifically in the technology space including contracting, sourcing and negotiations • Successful track record in a large procurement organization • Technology procurement experience (minimum 3 years) • Strong negotiation expertise with an understanding of key contracting concepts and legal terms • Ability to translate business requirements into agreements • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and reach consensus • Knowledge of financial analysis and management. • Knowledge of IT asset management. • Experience in risk management skills. • Experience managing vendors