VMO Analyst - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Vendor Management Office Analyst is responsible for Information Technology procurement and contract management for Motion in accordance with global Vendor Management Office policies. The role builds and maintains relationships with strategic technology vendors, participates in negotiations, manages the technology contract lifecycle, and identifies opportunities for cost reduction. The analyst also works with stakeholders and other IT VMO members to validate utilization and demand, conduct market research and benchmarking, and define and document processes. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field and three or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Awareness of the technology landscape and key enterprise partners, capabilities, and resources.
Prior knowledge of complex contracts, licensing rights, and terminology.
Track record of establishing and implementing procurement processes, with the ability to multitask and prioritize several contracts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent negotiation skills and a proven ability to provide cost savings and value achievement.
Ability to work independently and well as part of a team.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiasm for building strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and vendor partners.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with DocuSign CLM/e-Sign or a similar contract repository is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build strong and effective relationships with strategic technology vendors supporting Motion Industries.
Participate in negotiating a broad range of software, hardware, labor, and security contracts.
Develop contract negotiation strategies to meet the needs of the technology organization.
Manage the lifecycle of technology contracts, including proactively tracking renewals.
Leverage current spend to identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Partner with stakeholders to validate utilization and demand.
Conduct market research and benchmarking as needed to inform cost-benefit analysis.
Partner with other IT VMO members to define and document processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.