TL;DR

Enterprise Partnerships, Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management, Associate (Fintech): Leading vendor contract and commercial negotiations in one or more technology spend categories across Marcus with an accent on sourcing strategy for single-source and RFX projects. Focus on category planning alongside business stakeholders to maintain strategic and proactive control of the category.

Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Company

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What you will do

Lead vendor contract and commercial negotiations in one or more technology spend categories across Marcus.
Act as a trusted business advisor to provide guidance on all vendor-related matters, including sourcing strategy for single-source and RFX projects.
Work collaboratively with internal subject matter experts to drive sourcing projects to completion and meet internal governance requirements.
Run RFIs / RFPs to evaluate and select vendors and products/services based on ability to meet requirements, total cost, risk, and commercial and legal terms.
Drive category planning alongside business stakeholders to maintain strategic and proactive control of the category.
Prepare reports for Marcus / Firm management on overall service provider landscape / vendor management issues, including related risks and other metrics.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or equivalent).
4+ years of strategic sourcing experience including commercial negotiations and running RFIs and RFPs.
At least two years of software sourcing experience with a variety of different vendors and licensing models.
Strong analytical, financial analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.

Culture & Benefits

Committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Opportunities to grow professionally and personally through training and development.
Firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs.
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during the recruiting process.