Director Enterprise Services Strategic Sourcing

Job Title: Director Enterprise Services Strategic Sourcing Location: Remote Duration /Term: Long Term Contract Job Description: This role involves driving the strategic sourcing and procurement process, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier management. The position will require collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing activities align with business goals, compliance requirements, and cost-efficiency. The role is responsible for executing RFX (RFP, RFQ, RFI), analyzing vendors' proposals, negotiating terms, and ensuring proper contract execution. Additionally, the individual will handle day-to-day business operations, reporting, and strategic sourcing initiatives, while also ensuring proper vendor performance and contract compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Set Strategic Sourcing Initiative Strategy: Define Initiative/Activity/Project Plan, Obtain Executive Alignment, Determine Scope, Regions, Stakeholders, Spend, Contracts, Vendors, Strategy, Savings Opportunity. • Execute Strategic Sourcing Activity Strategy: Establish Selection Criteria, Conduct Vendor Assessment, Recommend Finalists, Transition Deal to Contract Management for Execution, Execute RFX (RFP, RFQ, RFI, Negotiation), Evaluate Vendors (Proposal Analysis), Negotiate/ Award and Execute Negotiation Strategy. • Vendor Management: Gather Requirements from Business & Functional Owners, Obtain Plan, RFX & Vendor List Approval, Execute NDAs, Create Rate Card with Inclusions/Exclusions Fully Loaded TCO, Analyze Price Model, Facilitate Vendor Presentations, Demos, Site Visits. • Contract Management: Execute Contract Lifecycle Evaluation, Negotiation, Administration including Contract Review, Business Terms Vetting/Validation, Contract Approval & Signatures Collection. • SRM (Supplier Relationship Management): Manage Vendor Performance, Ensure Contract Compliance, TPRM (Third Party Risk Mgmt), Governance. • Business Operations: Execute Tactical Activities, Serve as escalation for clarification, Deliver Reports (Spend Analytics, Cost Savings, KPIs). • Reporting: Create & Maintain Reports (Standard & Non-Standard), Perform Spend Analysis, Tracker Management, Complex Analytical Modeling (TCO, Price Modeling), Analyze & Report KPIs, Perform Detailed Cost Savings Analysis and Variance Analysis. Key Skills: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Vendor Management & Negotiation, Contract Management & Lifecycle Evaluation, RFX (RFP, RFQ, RFI) Execution & Vendor Assessment, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) & Compliance, Data Analysis & Spend Analytics, Cost Savings Analysis & Forecasting, Expertise in Contract Terms & Negotiation Strategies, Strong Communication & Reporting Skills, Experience with Contract Management Tools (e.g., Icertis, SAP Ariba), Advanced Excel & Analytical Modeling, Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders. VDart Group, a global leader in technology, product, and talent management, empowers businesses with comprehensive solutions through our four distinct, industry-leading business units With a diverse team of over 4,000 professionals across 13 countries, we deliver strong results across various industries, including Fortune 500 companies Committed to "People, Purpose, Planet," we prioritize social responsibility and sustainability, as evidenced by our EcoVadis Bronze Medal Certification and participation in the UN Global Compact Our dedication to delivering strong results has earned us recognition as a trusted advisor for businesses seeking to drive innovation and growth, including many Fortune 500 companies Join our network! Partner with VDart Group to leverage our global network, industry expertise, and proven track record with a diverse clientele. Apply Job!