Sourcing Professional

World Wide Technology Healthcare Solutions • Jenks, OK

6d

About The Position

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today! We are looking for a Sourcing Professional to help support our Global Order Operations team.

Job Summary:

Represents WWT in negotiating run-rate agreements with suppliers:

Secures best solution at the best price for WWT
Applies established procurement methodologies and negotiation tactics
Redlines contract documents and negotiates language to effectively mitigate risk to WWT
Analyzes internal and external data and benchmarks to define negotiation targets
Develops deal-specific negotiation strategies to optimize deal value to WWT

Spearheads the project management of deals throughout the negotiation lifecycle:
Collaborates effectively to lead efforts of cross functional high performance teams
Leverages workflow management, contract management and other systems/tools to facilitate successful execution

Communicates effectively  to drive cross-functional collaboration

Communicates regularly with internal stakeholders to provide to evaluate procurement needs, develop negotiation strategy, and faciliate vendor selection process
Summarizes negotiation progress and effectively tells the story of the deal
Frames messaging appropriately for consumption by applicable audience (front line members of business all the way to senior leadership)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, supply chain, or related field (a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• A minimum of 3 years' progressive experience in a related field
• Requires at least 3 years of prior experience in sourcing  related role.
• Proven track record of delivering results through process development and governance oversight
• Core functional/technical skills required include: Business partnership & consulting; contracting; multi-tasking and prioritization; negotiation and influence; relationship management; system thinking; technical communication/presentation
• Additional functional/technical skills required include: data analysis; sourcing skills, category knowledge; WWT knowledge; job specific software
• Basic understanding of technical subject matter inherent in hardware, software, and services categories
• This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on doing whatever it takes to get the job done and deliver customer delight
• The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, through and accurate work on deadlines through successful navigation of shifting customer requirements and competing organizational demands

Responsibilities

• Negotiates run-rate deals that have moderate complexity
• Manages a portfolio of deals that are primarily focused on speed of delivery
• Negotiates for established needs with moderate risk potential
• Collaborates across all phases of supplier lifecycle to drive HPT
• Tackles new challenges and seizes the opportunity to deliver results through hard work
• Navigates unstructured and ambigous situations with flexibility and confidence
• Applies superior critical thinking skills to identify solutions to difficult problems
• Learns and adapts when tackling problems in an ambigous environment

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level