Lead IT Sourcing Consultant
Company: Principal
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Further your career today as a Lead IT Sourcing Consultant! Our
consultants negotiate strategic IT contracts to solve hard problems
in ways that benefit our customers yet work for our business. You
will be part of the Global Sourcing team who are passionate about
providing the most value to our business partners! -As an IT
Sourcing Consultant, you'll help us transform the way our teams
deliver value to our business partners. We are seeking highly
motivated IT Sourcing professionals who can encourage innovative
solutions that bring value to the enterprise. -You will work
closely with key stakeholders to develop effective negotiation and
cost reduction strategies, -through dynamic requirements that are
tied to strategic level business and information technology
objectives.Your day could look like this:
- Coach and influence internal and external leaders and teams to
promote best practices in category management and achieve business
results
- Develop sourcing initiative strategy according to the total
cost of ownership model, internal data and market intelligence
- Collaborate with internal leaders to develop procurement
requirements Direct and execute on all aspects of strategic
sourcing for medium-to-high complexity (dollar and risk)
third-party needs, through negotiation of master license, cloud and
services agreements as well as transaction agreements for IT
purchases.
- Lead supply & demand planning, supplier selection, and contract
review and negotiation
- Support audit compliance and risk management efforts
- Bachelor's degree required, supply chain management or other
business degree preferred.
- 10+ years of related experience required.
- -Experience in Information Technology Sourcing with experience
in Hardware (Desktop, Server, Storage, Mainframe), Software,
Systems Integration, Telecom, Web Services (Cloud Computing), or
Business (Financial Services) Technology category strongly
preferred.
- Must have the desire to learn about Market Intelligence &
Analytics within the Technology area.
- Proven ability to engage with engineers, designers, and company
leaders in a constructive and collaborative relationship.
- Experience in Demand/ Supply Planning and Spend Analysis/
Supply Chain Mapping preferred.
- Aptitude for solving complex problems and
challenging/influencing stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are vitalSalary
ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions
have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales
positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances
a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary
depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all
roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience,
education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be
finalized at the time of offer.$116000 - $162000 / yearWork
Environments -This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid
(blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and
remote work arrangements. You'll work with your leader to determine
which option may align best based on several factors. - -Work
Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering
candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship
(additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now
or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but
IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For
additional information around work authorization needs please use
the following links. -and -Investment Code of Ethics For Principal
Global Investors positions, you'll need to follow an Investment
Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as
personal trading activities for you and members of your household.
These same requirements may also apply to other positions across
the organization.Experience Principal While our expertise spans the
globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where
financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on
the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees -
individually and all of us together. Explore our , and why to grow
your career.Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. -
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