We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for an IT Purchasing Manager based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role involves significant interaction with IT vendors, focusing on strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently managing relationships with technology vendors

• Handling negotiations with suppliers, emphasizing on contracts related to SaaS/Cloud software and outsourced service engagements

• Maintaining accurate vendor files to facilitate smooth operations

• Leading the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for large technology deals

• Establishing and implementing a robust strategic sourcing and vendor risk management framework across the enterprise

• Monitoring supplier agreements and performance, using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• Developing a team and fostering a cost-conscious culture within the organization

• Effectively managing the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted service

• Conducting strategic source activities to identify potential suppliers and vendors

• Influencing a total spend of $100M+ through effective vendor management

• Negotiating contracts with a focus on long-term value and cost-benefit analysis

• Managing vendor risk and performance to ensure overall effectiveness

• Ability to manage vendor relationships effectively, ensuring mutual growth and beneficial partnerships

• Demonstrated expertise in procurement, with a focus on IT-related purchases and services

• Experience in vendor relations sourcing, identifying and establishing beneficial vendor partnerships

• Proven strategic supplier management skills, with the ability to identify and engage suppliers who align with company goals

• Experience in strategic source activities, identifying and implementing strategies for effective sourcing

• Ability to negotiate and establish supplier agreements that are beneficial to the company

• Strong supplier management skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers simultaneously

• Proven ability in vendor negotiation, ensuring the best possible terms for the company

• Expertise in supplier negotiation, working to secure the most beneficial terms and conditions

• Extensive experience in contract negotiations, with a focus on IT contracts and agreements

• Demonstrable skills in contract negotiation, working to secure favorable terms for the company.