Senior Specialist – Strategic Sourcing – Indirect
| Company | Foley & Lardner LLP |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Milwaukee, WI, USA |
| Salary | $99500 – $162300 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma and minimum of ten (10) years of strategic sourcing experience including minimum of seven (7) years in indirect procurement OR Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of indirect procurement required
- Prior contract management experience required
- Strong negotiation skills specifically in the area of cost, quality, and timing with vendors
- Professional, clear, and effective written and verbal communication
Responsibilities
- Develop RFx documents, evaluate vendor proposals (scope, cost, timing, resource modeling, risk, etc.), make vendor recommendations, and vet vendor qualifications in collaboration with business units to ensure project success
- Negotiate complex agreements and statements of work; such as Professional Services Agreements, Software License Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements and Marketing Venue Agreements
- Engage and collaborate with the General Counsel’s office and IT Security to ensure compliance required to protect the company
- Assist in the development and execution of cost saving strategies to support firm goals and departmental commitments
- Assist with establishment of tools and processes to promote contract lifecycle management and procurement best practices
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.