IT Procurement Analyst

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking an IT Procurement Analyst for a hybrid position in Hicksville, NY, Bethpage, NY or Melville, NY.

• Ensure continuity of supply for key contracted materials and services, both during regular operations and outages.
• Manage complex projects and commercial negotiations for IT and telecommunications projects, including software as a service (SaaS) contracts.
• Oversee contract management and administration, which includes:
• Managing change orders, claims, and back charges.
• Asserting warranty claims.
• Developing methods to assess contractor performance.
• Implementing processes to protect and preserve the Company's contractual rights.
• For new contracts, plan and develop innovative contracting strategies and solutions, coordinating with internal clients to assess contractor qualifications via RFPs or other evaluation methods.
• Lead commercial negotiations and provide contract management support across the IT organization.
• Source and manage additional contract management professionals as required.

Required:

• • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in sourcing for large capital procurement projects; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience, with at least 6 years focused on sourcing for large capital procurement projects.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of project management and scheduling.

Desired:

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, IronClad and e-sourcing applications.
• Over 5 years of IT and telecommunications contract management experience.
• Graduate degree in business or law.
• Certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
• Supplier diversity experience and/or certification (e.g., CPSD).
• Lean Six Sigma or similar business process optimization experience.
• Project management experience and/or certification (e.g., PMP).
• Ability to assess contractual risk, implement risk management strategies, and monitor cost and change, ensuring performance-based payment measures are in place.