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Source-to-Pay Specialists
IT Category Manager
Location
Philippines
Posted
163 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
IT Category Manager
Denova Consulting
• Design and execute long-term sourcing roadmaps for Software, Hardware, Cloud, and Services that align with the organization’s IT landscape and plans. • Oversee source-to-pay process for IT spend category to drive total cost of ownership, evaluating the full financial impact of tech investments • Lead high-value negotiations for Enterprise Agreements (EA) and consumption-based models (AWS/Azure/GCP) to maximize commercial leverage. • Proactively manage the IT contract portfolio to prevent auto-renewals, eliminate "Shadow IT," and consolidate redundant software seats. • Partner with Security and Legal to embed cybersecurity resilience, data privacy compliance, and robust exit strategies into all IT contracts. • Manage Tier-1 vendor performance and governance, acting as the primary escalation point for critical service or contractual disputes. • Monitor IT industry shifts, vendor M&A activity, and licensing model changes to advise leadership on potential budget risks or opportunities. • Act as the strategic bridge between IT, Finance, and Business Units to translate technical requirements into cost-effective commercial deals.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related discipline. – mandatory
- 6+ years of extensive experience in IT category management, sourcing, or contract management in large international organisations. – mandatory
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) – mandatory
- Strong knowledge of IT spend categories, including software licensing, cloud services, hardware, networking and managed services
- Proven ability to deliver cost savings through effective spend analysis, strategic sourcing, negotiation and supplier management
- Strong innovation drive, project management and solutions design
- Excellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in procurement tools such as SAP Ariba / Coupa or similar.
- Relevant IT procurement certification such as CISM, ITIL, or equivalent) is a plus
Benefits
- 100% remote work
- Competitive package with long-term career stability
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• Learn the fundamentals of business-to-business negotiations and commercial contracting; • Gain direct experience with the full end-to-end sourcing process from inception of a project to managing a supplier to the contract; • Gain insights into the different negotiation and contracting approaches across multiple commodities; • Learn the importance of staying closely aligned with our internal customers and collaborating with key matrix partners in Information Security, Legal, Privacy, Risk, and Enterprise Architecture; • Gain an appreciation for the complexity and creativity of negotiations and how the contract is key to ensure all parties align on expectations for mutual success; • Learn to use corporate technologies such as our contracts repository, intake management, e-signature platform, and other key tools; • Other duties as assigned.
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Supports the supply chain function, performing subcontract administration and closeouts. Executes and administers various types of Commercial Contracts, Federal Subcontracts, and Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Provides Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interests of V2X during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers. Drafts Request for Proposals, develops source selection criteria, analyzes cost/price data to determine price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with subcontractors, and reviews and interprets clauses, formal amendments, agreements, and legal documents. Supports all internal and external audits, providing program support to both internal and external customers. Operates under the functional guidance of the Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments. Key Responsibilities - Performs a full range of subcontract activities associated with the administration and/or closeout of subcontracts. - Qualifies suppliers, issues RFPs, evaluates proposals, documents cost and/or price analysis, executes subcontracts incorporating clauses, terms and conditions, technical specifications, statements of work, and other certification and representations, and maintains compliant subcontract files in accordance with established procedures and FAR guidelines. - Monitors subcontractor performance to ensure that all contract terms and conditions are met while adhering to cost/schedule and mission requirements. - Documents subcontractor performance using the V2X Subcontract Past Performance Rating System – SPPRS. - Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. - Makes recommendations to management on subcontract issues and the execution of subcontract documents. - Assists in coordination with other functional areas on matters related to Subcontracting; prepares responses as necessary to customer correspondence and other requests. - Awards subcontract total value, authorizes funding, reviews and validates subcontractor invoices for payment, and monitors balance. - Uses specialized knowledge to solve complex and unique problems. - Develops, writes, and administers commercial contracts in support of headquarters’ overhead operations. - Provides formal training to V2X employees when necessary. - Provides mentorship and training to more junior staff on subcontract management and compliance. - May work with international subcontractors who are not used to working under a US Government prime contract. Acts as a mentor and coaches the subcontractors through the process. - Performs other duties assigned. Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. - Experience: Minimum of 4-6 years' experience administering contracts/subcontracts, purchasing, or contract administration using a variety of contract types in CONUS/OCONUS in support of US Federal Government prime contracts. - Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD FAR Supplement, and other departmental supplements as applicable. - Other Requirements: United States citizenship; Active Secret Level Clearance required with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Desired Qualifications - Experience: Minimum of six (6) years' experience administering contracts/subcontracts management using a variety of contract types in CONUS/OCONUS in support of US Federal Government prime contracts. - Skills and Technology Used: - Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. - Business/Subcontract Acumen: Comprehensive knowledge of government procurement, Federal government contracts, regulations and procedures, and government operations/services. - Experience with negotiating various contract types, including Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), Firm-Fixed-Price, Level-of-Effort (FFPLOE), Cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Term and Level of Effort (LOE), Time and Materials (T&M), and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQ) types. - Ability to maintain strict compliance with V2X policies and procedures relating to our Business Ethics and Code of Conduct, in addition to specific procurement regulations established by the federal Government. - Business Partner/Effective Communication: Strong communicator, both orally and in writing. Well-organized with an attention to detail. Work quickly and efficiently; remain flexible to shifting priorities. May work under time pressures. Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities. Keen sense of prioritization with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex, and scaling environment. Comfortable with frequently adjusting priorities to include new tasking with little to no advance notice. Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to collaborate and engage key constituents at all levels of the company and customer management. - Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence: A highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently, and have a strong sense of urgency. Ability to establish working relationships with other companies, technical staff, managers, and peers. Possesses the ability to negotiate and gain internal support. Global vision. Culturally sensitive. Ability to work with diverse cultures and teams. - Software: Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint. Familiarity with CLM, IFS, and On-Base. - Technology: Personal computer, printer, copy machine, and other general office equipment. Benefits - Healthcare coverage - Retirement plan - Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits - Wellness programs - Paid time off, including holidays - Learning and Development resources - Employee assistance resources
Director, Vendor Management
Centene CorporationTransforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure vendor compliance with established internal and/or regulatory performance metrics. • Accumulate, monitor, and report on vendor performance metrics to business unit management. • Communicate expectations and vendor performance against established performance metrics to vendors, including development, implementation and follow up on annual vendor goals and targets. • Ensure applicable vendor performance improvement plans and/or corrective action plans are initiated and completed as expected. • Ensure vendors sustain required performance improvements/outcomes through verification audits. • Conduct oversight meetings which include vendors, internal partners, and other stakeholders as appropriate. • Oversee health plan participation in annual delegation audits. • Provide follow-through on audit deficiencies to assure corrective actions are implemented. • Facilitate communication to/from vendors and internal partners.
• Lead, develop, and/or execute on strategy for direct oversight of Sourcing & Procurement (sourcing, contract, risk management, and vendor management) functions • Provide superior client service through providing objective recommendations • Provide strategic vision for all Sourcing and Procurement aspects of the PDS business including best practices and innovation • Drive the use of the PDS preferred supplier program (Synergy) to drive value to Project Managers, Accounts, Clients, and our Synergy supplier partners • Identify risks and opportunities to management and recommend strategies to achieve company goals • Effectively develop and lead complex short-term and longer term sourcing strategies, effectively manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance • Responsible for Business Intelligence spend analysis to identify sourcing and value creation opportunities • Effectively manage supplier(s) to ensure overall performance expectations are met across the region and associated accounts • Continually manage/assess suppliers through scorecards • Own sourcing compliance and controls across PDS • Identify and develop opportunities for improvement • Develop and maintain systematic, analytical, and results-based method for savings, monitoring supplier’s performance, sourcing effectiveness and communicate these results to the business • Establish and maintain relationships within Americas’ Leadership across all business lines • Comply with all JLL and client policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice • Work closely with HR to track internal and external bench, assess needs and fit, and manage HR requests such as IPMP, Talent Review, Promotions, and other corporate talent development initiatives • Provide superior employee management in a matrixed organization • Establish defined Career Paths for teams, and succession and growth planning concepts



