Sourcing & Contract Project Manager II

Akkodis is seeking a Sourcing & Contract Project Manager II for a Contract job with a client in New York NY or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or Lake Mary FL (4 days hybrid). Ideally looking for applicants with a solid background with sourcing negotiations, preferably within the financial services industry.

Rate Range: $70/hour to $75/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience.

Sourcing & Contract Project Manager II job responsibilities include:

• Partners with the business, or supplier partners to develop plans for Technology/Fin-Tech category management.
• Accountable for all service areas of the assigned activity. The assigned activity requires collaboration and communication with Business and ESO executive management.
• Will be responsible for negotiating and sometimes supporting both noncomplex and complex contract negotiations.
• Is responsible for contract administration for a moderate quantity of standard contracts in the assigned categories, including NDAs, non-complex agreements, SOWs and termination notifications, among others.
• Is responsible for effectively representing the Senior Negotiators in high-impact meetings, as needed.
• Ability to prepare and run complex supply market analyses and develop large quantities of RFP and RFI templates, pricing assessments and total-cost modelling.
• Ability to use AI-powered analytics to identify and unlock commercial value beyond traditional cost savings, focusing on areas like innovation.
• Make recommendations in response to contract requests and negotiate with contracting parties.
• Independently reviews and analyses non-complex, standard and some non-standard contract requirements and conducts complex research to support contract negotiations.
• Identifies contracting issues and recommends solutions.
• May review findings compiled by more junior Sourcing roles for accuracy and legibility and advise on improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in sourcing negotiations, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex information and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic, data-driven PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a collaborative, creative, and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional initiatives, work independently, and manage multiple work streams.
• Understanding of new and evolving technologies to support forward-thinking sourcing strategies.
• Experience with procurement and contract authoring software applications such as Ivalua and Sirion.
• Sourcing experience
• Pricing and contract negotiating
• Experience with procurement and contract authoring software applications (i.e. Ivalua and Sirion)
• PowerPoint

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance