Senior Strategic Sourcer (2336)

Description

For a project at our banking client in Zurich we are looking for an experienced
Senior Strategic Sourcer (2336)

Your main responsibilities are:
• Lead sourcing and efficiency projects for Data Center products and services with strong emphasis on mainframe, hardware and software sourcing subject matter expertise.
• Develop, negotiate, execute and manage contracts for Data Center products and services
• Develop, issue and manage competitive RFP's, in cooperation with key stakeholders
• Evaluate and review existing product and service arrangements and recommend alternative strategies for improved efficiencies and cost savings
• Identify and translate operational requirements into systems management metrics, SLA's and contractual terms and conditions
• Lead cross functional teams (end users, legal, IT demand management, etc.) with regards to assigned supplier negotiations
• Negotiate agreements that incorporate business requirements and deliver substantial cost savings, improve service levels and ensure flexibility over the life of the agreement
• Manage multiple high value sourcing/efficiency projects concurrently
• Define IT purchasing standards in combination with IT that deliver the best value to the bank
• Introduce innovative sourcing ideas to the business, e.g. identify potential sourcing synergies between companies, real time benchmarking, knowledge sharing of best practices, etc.

To fulfill these tasks you meet the following qualification/experience:
• Strong understanding of Data Center/Infrastructure technologies, products and services
• 5+ years of contract/vendor management and /or strategic sourcing experience
• 3+ years of international experience in contract/vendor management and/or strategic sourcing activities
• Must have strong contract negotiation skills: both in-person and in writing
• Proven success leading and negotiating large (multi-million/year) IT agreements
• Successful management of strategic suppliers and key IT contracts
• Must have excellent analytical skills and experience in developing financial analysis and technology investment business cases
• Previous experience evaluating new technology offerings for business value and adoption readiness

Are you ready for a new challenge? If you are interested in this position and you cover the requirements, then we look forward to receiving your application in MS-Word (.doc) format on