Our client distributes grocery products to independent and chain retailers in 50 states and our own corporate-owned retail stores throughout the Midwest, in addition to fresh food processing and distribution. Through our MDV military division, we are a leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries.

Location: Hybrid work week (onsite 3 days)

Contract length: 6 + months with possibility of converting to an FTE

Equipment provided

Position Summary:

• This role is responsible for Primary Accountabilities Contract Management and Administration - Contract Negotiation - Contract Interpretation - Issue & Dispute Resolution - Service Request Management - Contract Change Control - Consumption Analysis (ARC/RRC Mgmt.)
• Team Leadership - Lead a small team of procurement professionals - Conduct performance reviews - Coaching, goal-setting, career building, training Relationship Management - Prioritization of Key Objectives & Principals - Supplier Oversight - Internal Governance against Legal, Financial, & Procurement Processes - Contract Governance - Problem Escalation

Here is what you will do:

• Manage IT Procurement team to implement strategic sourcing and vendor relationship strategies for all IT asset acquisitions (Hardware and software) and contract labor.
• Quantifies, interprets, and makes recommendations on proposals into clear decision criteria for IT Leadership Team
• Works closely with all IT teams to ensure requirements are properly translated into measurable SLA's, ensures that these are integrated into the contract.
• Responsible for contract interpretation and first line of dispute resolution on IT agreements, contract change control, & record keeping.
• Supports multiple contracts or complex enterprise agreements. Works on projects that range in size, complexity, and contract duration.
• Ensures that IT projects and initiatives are engaging Finance and Legal at the proper times and complying with company guidelines and non-negotiables.
• Conduct ongoing governance of contracts.
• Conduct financial review of contract change orders and conduct consumption analysis.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here is what you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science / information systems or 5+ years of Technology Experience with proven record of accomplishment
• 5+ years of procurement experience
• 5+ years in vendor management experience in Software License Agreements, Statement of Work Agreements, Technology Sourcing Managed Services, and Consumption Based Pricing Agreements
• Management of at least $50MM of spend, and 50+ suppliers
• Preferred Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong Written Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills