AVP - SCM - Sourcing IT - BPO/ITeS

This position is focused on sourcing and category knowledge in the one or more of the following technology categories:

Cloud: including public cloud offerings such as AWS, Google, and Azure

Infrastructure: including servers, end-user computing, print services, storage, and security, Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Telecom: including unified systems (WebEx, Skype, etc.), LAN/WAN technologies, mobility, wireline, and software-defined networking

Software: including SaaS, ELAs with major vendors, maintenance renewals, security, and Platform-as-a-Service

Services: managed services, devops, strategic consulting services, cloud managed services, application and infrastructure services, contact centers, requirements development

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain category-specific knowledge assets and market intelligence that capture expertise / best practices in order to deliver consulting, advisory and project execution to clients

- Provide strategic sourcing oversight and category knowledge in support of the Sourcing Project Management function on projects within categories of expertise

- Infuse market insights into the sourcing process on projects within categories of expertise

- In collaboration with Sourcing Project Management and/or Procurement Practice Advisory, engage with customers' senior management team members to provide perspective on current market trends to inform client strategic decisions/sourcing initiatives in line with business goals and objectives

- Leverage category expertise to support new sales and drive significant client business value

- Establish, grow, and leverage network of suppliers, industry practitioners, and procurement professionals within categories of expertise

- Work collaboratively with suppliers and customer stakeholders to identify total value (cost, innovation, TCO, etc.) strategies

- Provide educational and learning opportunities to internal colleagues and external clients (e.g. webinars, thought leadership articles) on industry trends, supplier landscape changes, and market intel within categories of expertise

- Coach and develop sourcing project managers in their professional development and pursuit of building category knowledge within area of expertise