Job Description:
• Lead and execute vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with annual spend up to $500,000
• Work with Partners, Line of Business Leaders, Directors, and Managers across RSM
• Review, redline, and negotiate commercial vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS, on-premises software, master service agreements, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements
• Lead vendor negotiations and ensure information security and privacy due diligence
• Ensure contracts comply with Finance requirements
• Conduct legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team
• Understand how vendor programs and products will be used to improve operations or productivity
• Coordinate with RSM leaders and external vendors
• Ensure contract language meets operational objectives
• Provide status updates and prepare contract risk summaries
• Coach business and functional leaders on negotiation tactics
• Assist with contract interpretation involving termination provisions, service-level performance, and software license compliance
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent through a combination of education or work experience
• 3–5 years of strategic sourcing experience
• 3 years of project management experience
• Experience leading negotiation of vendor agreements
• Knowledge of information technology concepts
• Knowledge of privacy concepts
• Strong analytical and contract negotiation skills
• Strong price analysis and modeling skills for comparing vendor proposals and RFP responses
• Contract redlining skills
• Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, and word processing
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels
• Exceptional listening skills
Benefits:
• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexible schedule
• Flexibility to balance life’s demands while serving clients
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities
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