What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Manager / PM position at UniMind Software Solutions,Inc?
Job Description
Responsible for managing the sourcing process of multiple enterprise software projects that will be deployed in central & multiple procurement offices to increase efficiency in Strategic Sourcing.
This person would lead the procurement processes of specific technologies that will be utilized in the Procurement function throughout the system.
Responsibilities
• Work with various Central Procurement Organizations and business stakeholder groups to identify requirements, qualify suppliers, initiate requests for proposals/quotations
• Gather detailed requirements, identify vendors, and develop and distribute RFPs based on the guidelines of the organization.
• Lead negotiations on contracts and Statements of Work and Change Orders
• Conduct analysis on proposals for software licensing, maintenance, and service level agreements.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and present the recommendations to Stakeholders & management.
Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required with 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing of IT Services & Enterprise applications
• Experience in Requirements Gathering, RFP development, Vendor Selection & Negotiation
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting processes
• Contract Negotiation / Vendor Mgmt. / Influencing Skills
• Skilled in developing technology contracts, understanding cost models and various price structures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project