Job Description

Overview

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Category Management Lead for IT Contract Renewals to join our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing category expertise in IT Contract Renewals and develop category strategies based on analysis of spend data, supply market dynamics, category intelligence, and business requirements; develop and implement strategies for tracking technology-related maintenance and support renewals throughout their contract lifecycles to increase cost effectiveness, improve quality, reduce operational risk, and ensure savings realized
• Perform due diligence, including obtaining supplier quotes in a proactive and timely manner, providing renewal notifications, and confirming requirements with respective business owners; identify areas for cost reduction, negotiate best price, and process renewals in accordance with the underlying contract and the firm's compliance requirements
• Conduct complex data analysis and build financial models (e.g., ROI, NPV, supplier scorecards, savings tracking, make-versus-buy decision models); execute strategic sourcing projects using common practices to deliver value in partnership with key stakeholders across the Firm
• Implement strategies to manage the supply base for the IT Contract Renewals category, review suppliers against contracted obligations/service levels, risk requirements and business expectations; develop and execute negotiation strategies to maximize value and minimize risks
• Partner with the business to influence, evaluate and challenge the status quo; educate and enforce compliance with procurement policies and ensure adoption; work with suppliers and stakeholders to manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Work with legal and other areas to ensure proper representation and enforcement of critical terms and conditions
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of recent, related work experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, outsourcing, and project management; combination of management consulting and line role experience desired
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required
• Good working knowledge of ServiceNow preferred; working knowledge of common contractual issues to mitigate risk and negotiate IT renewals; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint and more); understanding of contract terms and techniques for driving value and managing risks; ability to build strong trusting relationships with business partners
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and influencing skills to navigate a complex management structure with ambiguity; ability to work with suppliers, project team members, project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management; ability to lead and conduct successful negotiations
• Solid organizational, time management and project management skills with the ability to execute on multiple projects, RFXs and contract negotiations; strong analytical, financial, problem solving and stakeholder facilitation skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Note: KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. The company does not sponsor visa status for this opportunity.

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