Key Responsibilities
Support strategic partner governance model through process oversight, tracking and reporting on contractual commitments/benefits, internal and external stakeholder cadence management, and documentation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align partner services with business objectives
Evaluating vendor performance against service level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs, implementing improvements when necessary
Facilitating monthly and quarterly business reviews with strategic partners and internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Support dispute resolution if issues arise
Provide data, analytics, and reporting to procurement team and leaders as needed
Support process initiatives as requested
Provide training to stakeholders on processes and best practices
Qualifications/Experience/Education
Experience managing large
Technology procurement sourcing and contracting
Experience with Procurement technologies (CLM, RFP, etc) and enterprise tools – Jira, Sharepoint, Microsoft Suite/Copilot, Smart Sheets, Ironclad, Service Now, etc.
Able to influence internal and external stakeholders, executives, and leaders
Articulate with strong communication, people, and leadership skills
Experience of working with both virtual and physical global teams
Strong problem solving and change management ability
Evidence of managing strategic relationships and technology contracts
Natural ability to interact positively with all internal stakeholders across cultures, countries, and professional disciplines
Able to maintain impartiality and drive business outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
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Job: Operations
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