Manager, Software Sourcing
Company: Chubb
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Description -Manager - Strategic Software Sourcing
This position will work closely with internal stakeholders and
Procurement leadership to globally lead software sourcing. - This
role will engage proactively with all internal stakeholders to
support strategic priorities and drive business objectives, expense
reduction initiatives as well as provide consultative support to
resolve business challenges, and conduct data analysis that will be
the basis for strategic decision making.
This role will champion development and execution of strategic
software sourcing with a goal of optimizing spend, mitigating risk,
maximizing savings, assuring quality and delivery of products to
Chubb. - - To ensure success as a strategic sourcing manager, you
should demonstrate sound knowledge of negotiation strategies and
extensive experience in a similar role. An accomplished strategic
sourcing manager will be someone whose expertise translates into
higher profit margins and a competitive advantage.
This position reports to the AVP, Procurement Services Software
Sourcing Lead
Primary Responsibilities
Managed full strategic sourcing cycle, including vendor
identification and selection, price negotiation, and contract
"red-lining" in collaboration with Legal counterparts for MSA's,
Schedules, SOW's, etc.Responsible for development of strategic
sourcing opportunities through the introduction of a competitive
marketplace, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process
reengineering.Directly manage IT Sourcing engagements of varying
spend, risk, and complexity levels into the following IT Sourcing
categories; Telecom, Software, Hardware, Professional ServicesAgree
with business clients on approach and schedule for the sourcing
project and its related contract(s) negotiationsCommunicate
regularly with key business stakeholders regarding project
approach, scope, key issues, status, business requirements, and
relevant dependenciesAssess savings opportunities on all
engagements, and work with clients to achieve optimal cost
reductions/savings as appropriateAdditional Items for
consideration:Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting
improvement strategies to senior management for approval.Analyzing
and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction
strategies.Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario
analysis, as well as market trends.Negotiating contracts with key
suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and
quality.Collaborating with the procurement department to identify
and pursue new supplier opportunities.Conducting market research,
as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.Hiring, training,
and managing procurement department employees.Estimating risks and
applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating
contracts that comply with industry regulations.Maintaining
strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong
partnerships.
Qualifications -Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in
a related field.Excellent organizational and time management
skills.Strong process analysis and analytical skills including
ability to use data to drive decision making.Strong problem solving
and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature
judgment.Proven ability to lead, motivate and gain commitment from
Executive leadership, senior management, direct/indirect reports,
and colleagues.Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders and
drive groups with divergent opinions toward effective,
collaborative decisions.Strong supplier relationship and conflict
management skills.Strong oral and written communications and
influencing skills.Ability to effectively summarize program status
and create PowerPoint presentations for executive audience.Able to
navigate a global matrixed organization, influence stakeholders and
affect outcomes. Ability to gain trust and influence with limited
direct authority.Ability to think outside the box, multi-task, and
work well under pressure, to identify issues and work to resolve
them in partnership with business leaders.
EEO Statement -At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment
opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining
to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation,
promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment,
without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical
condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age,
and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.
Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we
hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. -
Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and
retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or
harassment. - -Work Locations -- -Jersey City - -Jersey City -07302
-Job -- -Operations & Customer Service -Travel -- -Yes, 25 % of the
Time -Job Posting -- -Apr 2, 2022, 9:12:53 AM
Keywords: Chubb, Jersey City , Manager, Software Sourcing, IT / Software / Systems , Jersey City, New Jersey
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