Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager
RSM · Chicago ·
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Legal
- Experience
- 1+ years
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RSM is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager to join our finance team! This role is responsible for leading and executing vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with an annual spend up to $500,000 in size. The Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager works closely with Partners, Line of Business Leaders, Directors, and Managers across all lines of business and internal functions for RSM. This role coordinates with RSM Leaders and external vendors to perform review, redlining and negotiation of certain commercial vendor contracts.
Essential Duties
Perform review, redlining and negotiation of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premises software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice. Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that information security and privacy due diligence is conducted on vendors and contracts comply with Finance requirements
Leverage legal expertise to perform legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team.
Understand how vendor programs and products will be used by LOB or functions to improve operations or productivity.
Interact with RSM leaders to ensure contract language meets operational objectives, provide status updates, and prepare contract risk summaries. Additionally, coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results.
Assist LOB and functional leaders in contract interpretation related to termination provisions, service level performance and software license compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Required - Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience.
Preferred – legal degree
Preferred – master’s degree
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
Required – strong analytical and contract negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Required – strong price analysis and modeling skills to compare vendor proposals and RFP responses.
Required – contract redlining to effectively review, mark up, and negotiate proposed changes to legal agreements.
Required – basic knowledge of Excel, Word and word processing.
EXPERIENCE
Required – 3-5 years strategic sourcing experience
Required – 3 years project management experience
Required – Experience leading negotiation of vendor agreements
Required – Knowledge of information technology concepts
Required – Knowledge of privacy concepts
Preferred – Knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systems
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Required – superior oral and written communication skills
Required – Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
Required – Exceptional listening skills
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $102,800 - $176,000Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.