IT Sourcing Specialist

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* Ensure contracts and agreements are reviewed in a timely manner, allowing for renegotiation and possible exit.
* Review contracts to ensure compliance with firm requirements.
* Review and negotiate contracts to ensure optimal commercial outcomes as informed by business owners and other stakeholders.
* Responsible for all required documentation for sourcing activities, including NDA, SLAs, KPIs, Contracts and Statements of Work.
* Collaborate with the General Counsel and other key firm personnel to ensure comprehensive considerations in executing contracts.
* Support the implementation of standard processes to maintain appropriate governance and minimise potential third-party supplier risks.
* Apply technology, as appropriate, to create efficiencies.
* Support the definition and continuous improvement of supplier risk management policies and procedures.
* Ensure required supplier documentation is collected and stored in compliance with defined procedures.
* Collaborate with firm personnel as required to ensure holistic process definition to manage third-party risks.
* Manage supplier onboarding tasks related to risk management.
* A strong understanding of IT categories including hardware, software, cloud services, and professional services.
* Experienced in Microsoft licensing, preferably with certifications but at a minimum, practical experience and product knowledge.
* 5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing or Senior Vendor Management Experience specific to Information Technology.
* Experience creating and managing the end-to-end process for RFx.
* Proven record of negotiation skills for IT contracts including hardware, software, services, networks, telecoms and software as a service.
* Familiarity with contract law, data privacy, information security and cybersecurity standards.
* Proven vendor management experience.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesise and tabulate large quantities of data into a clear and concise format.
* Technical expertise specific to Contract Lifecycle Management, including redlining and commercial terms negotiation.
* Strong networking skills leveraged to build effective relationships quickly and efficiently across diverse stakeholder groups.
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to explain complex contractual terms in language business owners and stakeholders understand.
* Proven track record of leading global scope programs and projects.
* Comfortable working in a global organisation, flexing to accommodate different time zones and working patterns where necessary.
* Ability to follow instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
* Self-motivated, proactive, independent, and responsive – requires reasonable supervisory attention once objectives are confirmed.
* Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects effectively.
* Strong service-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to partner effectively with a variety of stakeholders to effectively impact desired outcomes.
* Strong ability to adapt to firm culture and values by focusing on services and service delivery to our partners, people and clients.
* Proven ability to both manage and enable change.
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

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