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
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