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Non-Technical Project/Program Management

Hybrid Non-Technical Project/Program Manager needed for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh’s client located in Austin, Texas.


Pay Rate: $60 to $65 per hour



         The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Demonstrated ability and passion to dissect/solve problems with a fact based, data driven, rigorous approach.
• Mentor and coach junior buyers managing smaller threshold projects
• Creative problem solver and negotiator.
• Ability to  multi-task and work best in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines within deadline
• Excellent attention to detail and have strong analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (both verbal and written) are demonstrably effective in a collaborative environment.
• Communicate in a clear, concise and timely manner and operate effectively as a team player
• Possess exceptional customer service skills.
• Confident in managing and executing projects from start to finish.
• Resourceful with a strong work ethic, committed to complete execution of projects and objectives.
• Self-directed/driven with excellent organizational skills.
• Tech savvy and have a strong interest in working with technology.

           Major Responsibilities:

           Strategic Sourcing:

• Conduct market analysis, predict future trends and design a category strategy together with the GSP leadership and major business stakeholders. Facilitate implementation of the approved sourcing strategies
• Facilitate implementation of approved sourcing strategies.
• Lead opportunity assessments, category strategies, supplier negotiations and supplier performance/relationship management for the projects and relationships in your portfolio.
• Support the development and enhancement of category best practices, processes and templates related to supplier activities including spend management, sourcing engagement, contract templates, negotiations & RFx/vendor evaluation/selection.
• Development of strategies that account for a global perspective. This may include determining rates across countries, suppliers to support local offices as well as working with local sourcing teams to provide guidance and support for local buying nee Supplier Management:
• Lead RFx creation/management, supplier communications, market research/analysis, data collection/analysis, and contract management, development and redlining (pricing, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs, etc.).
• Conduct supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance including running quarterly reviews for top tier Suppliers.
  
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with key stakeholders and budget owners and collaborate with every partner in a personable, approachable manner.
  
  · Spend Management:
  
• Support spend management projects to achieve savings and process effectiveness.
• Facilitate accurate transactions and ensure compliance.
• Support the business in spend management projects that accomplish key objectives like savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures.
  
  · Stakeholder Management
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies
• Capture product and service requirements from business owners and stakeholders for roadmap strategy development and negotiation strategies
  
• Partner closely with the business in the development of supplier award scenarios and recommendations for evaluation and decision-making.
  
• Collaborate with Suppliers, budget owners, finance, accounting, legal, security to ensure appropriate review, approvals and documentation is in order to support compliance and due diligence.
  
  
  Key Competencies and Responsibilities:
  
  Strategic Sourcing:
• Conduct market analysis, predict future trends and design a category strategy together with the GSP leadership and major business stakeholders. Facilitate implementation of the approved sourcing strategies
•  Facilitate implementation of approved sourcing strategies.
• Lead opportunity assessments, category strategies, supplier negotiations and supplier performance/relationship management for the projects and relationships in your portfolio.
  
• Support the development and enhancement of category best practices, processes and templates related to supplier activities including spend management, sourcing engagement, contract templates, negotiations & RFx/vendor evaluation/selection.
  
• Development of strategies that account for a global perspective. This may include determining rates across countries, suppliers to support local offices as well as working with local sourcing teams to provide guidance and support for local buying needs.
  
  
  
  Education and Experience:
  
• 8+ years of related indirect procurement and sourcing experience. Experience includes negotiating with suppliers, category strategy development, contract negotiation, etc.
• Extensive knowledge in Software, Cloud , SAAS and related IT and Engineering Software Sourcing.
  
• Experience working within a highly virtual team, ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a hybrid or globalized working environment.
• Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures as well as tax, financial controls and government regulations.
• Experience in consulting and/or legal and/or finance is a plus
• Familiarity with procurement software (including systems like SAP, Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, ServiceNow), approval workflows, purchasing policy development and contracts.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Tableau skills highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required with an analytical focus (Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.) and/or Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred.
  
  
  Technical Skills: IT Indirect Procurement (Negotiations/sourcing)
  
  Computer Skills : Microsoft Office Products/ Workday scout / ARIBA
  
  Soft Skills: Good communications and advanced analytical skills
   

 

What’s In It For You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

What are you waiting for? Apply Now!
 

Estimated Min Rate: $60.00
Estimated Max Rate: $65.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.