Sr Manager, IT Strategic Sourcing

Overview

Lead IT strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, manage vendors, drive cost-effective tech solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier management
• contract negotiation
• rfp management
• stakeholder liaison
• team leadership
• conflict resolution

Tasks

-Supplier relationship management, engagement, and continuous improvement of supplier performance. -Promote career development and manage the performance of the team. -Review, draft, redline, and negotiate a variety of technology-related agreements, including SOW's, POC's, order forms, amendments, etc. while maintaining coordination with internal and external stakeholders. -Negotiate and prepare contracts with appropriate terms and conditions. -Coordinates work with various departments and serves as a liaison between Lennar Corporation and vendors to oversee the intake, review and finalization of all IT and HR contracts that bind the corporation. -Connects the dots between strategy and contracting. -Reviews documentation and legal drafts of contracts/agreements, ensuring contractual/agreement requirements are met, and works directly with Strategic Sourcing Managers and key stakeholders to ensure contract/agreement language and requirements are appropriate and comply with Lennar Corporation policies and procedures. -Effectively deal with conflict inherent in procurement and sourcing operations between suppliers and stakeholders. -Lead, mentor, and coach managers and specialists. -Responsible for creating and facilitating the issuance and evaluation of RFP’s, RFI’s, etc. -Follow directions from a supervisor. -Resolve conflicts or service level issues regarding supplier performance.

Requirements

• it purchasing
• it sourcing
• juris doctorate
• itil
• ms office
• customer service

What You Bring

-Effectively communicates program needs status with internal team members and external stakeholders, ability to build stakeholder trust and influence change. -7+ years of IT Purchasing experience -Ability to work across functional areas to drive continuous improvement. -Experience in a team-oriented environment is essential. -Must have experience working with large technology partners such as AT&T, CDW, Cisco, IBM, Insight, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Verizon and VMWare. -Strong written and oral communication skills. -Advanced experience with MS Office. -Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. -Interact well with co-workers, supervisors and management. -Maintain Professional appearance and demeanor at all times -Strong interpersonal and operational skill sets. -Ability to work in challenging and ambiguous environments. -7+ years of IT Sourcing experience -Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. -Ability to elicit cooperation from many sources, including executives, clients, and other departments. -Ability to prepare and/or diagnose/interpret financial and other relevant analysis related to the product being sourced. -Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills. -Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. -Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. -Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures. -Innovative thought leader with demonstrated good business acumen and can quickly understand complex business programs related to Information Technologies. -Juris doctorate required. -ITIL experience preferred -Excellent understanding of IT protocols and guidelines; ensure that IT minimum standards are applied and properly documented. -Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. -Proficient understanding of procurement systems and functionality and procure-to-pay processes. -Strong Customer service skills and focus required. -Ability to communicate effectively with executives, clients, and team members regularly. -Excellent customer service skills.

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About Lennar

-Known for its focus on affordability and quality. -Builds homes in a wide range of communities from first-time homebuyers to luxury estates. -Integrates technology into homes, offering smart home solutions for modern living. -Notable projects include large-scale suburban communities and mixed-use developments, focusing on sustainability and convenience. -History includes several notable acquisitions, expanding its capacity to build homes nationwide. -Continues to innovate with a focus on reducing construction costs and increasing home energy efficiency. -Specializes in land development, mortgage services, and title insurance, creating a comprehensive approach to homebuilding.

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