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Job title

Software Buyer

Company JES Search Firm, Inc.
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
Location United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Employment type Full Time
Education Not Specified
Year Experience 4 - 5 Years of Practical Experience
Travel Not Specified
Published on 9/9/2009
Description
One of our clients located in Massachusetts is looking for a Software Buyer.  This is a full time position. If you are interested in this opportunity please send me a copy of your resume and salary requirements.  Thank you.

Job Title

Software Buyer Procurement/Sourcing Professional

Job Description

Working within the Global Procurement IS and Telecoms Category Team, the core responsibilities of the Software Buyer are to:
•    Develop detailed category profile documentation, clearly articulating IS Software market trends, 's spend summaries, key suppliers, etc
•    Work closely with stakeholders within the IS business to develop category sourcing strategies for all categories sitting within the IS Software portfolio
•    Manage relationships with existing Software suppliers
•    Keep up to date with UK and US procurement legislations(Policies and Procedures) and advise the business accordingly
•    Play a lead role in contract negotiations
•    Support the business with developing RFPs and managing the RFP process
•    Demonstrating genuine savings delivery through following the  category management process

Experience Required

Candidates should have significant experience in an IS related purchasing role, ideally with a Software background.

Skills Required

•    The ability to analyse and present complex internal spend and market analysis data
•    Knowledge and past utilization of a structured sourcing project management process (step, 8 step process, etc)
•    Proven negotiation skills
•    The ability to communicate across multiple levels, including with technical IT experts and senior managers across the internal client business group(s)
•    Procurement Project Management Experience (3+ years)
•    Advanced time management, Multi tasking skills
•    Intermediate Knowledge of ERP Purchasing(P2P) Modules (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, PeopleSoft, etc)
•    Intermediate to advanced technology contract drafting skills
•    Intermediate to advanced vendor management skills
•    Knowledge of eSourcing/eRFx event management applications Ariba, Procuri, Emptoris, etc

Qualifications Required

The candidate should be educated to degree level, ideally in a numerate related subject.

Main interfaces

•     Procurement Management Team
•    Global IS function
•    Software suppliers



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