On Site- Bellevue, WA

　　Description:

　　The Procurement Manager position is an individual contributor role responsible for the sourcing of both Corporate Services, IT and Engineering Services, including software, hardware, and professional services. You will lead teams in selecting vendors offering the best overall value. You will work with the Legal Department in the review of contracts to avoid legal and regulatory risks, and provide contract life cycle management for diverse and complex categories which includes research of potential vendors, development of Request for Proposals, and the negotiation of terms and conditions that protect us from risk and achieves outstanding terms. The Procurement Manager works with our suppliers and internal customers, and partners with our teams using procurement services.

　　In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

　　You will report to our Director of Procurement located in our Bellevue, WA office.

　　You Will:

　　• Manage the contract life cycle of complex agreements for procuring corporate goods and services

　　• Manage the contract life cycle of complex IT and Engineering services, such as software, hardware and telecom, and related professional services agreements

　　• Develop expertise in multiple categories being managed by analyzing trends of the current market

　　• Work with your team and cross-functional partners to determine specific needs of the business

　　• Identify vendors with the capability to meet our requirements

　　• Lead teams in developing a robust sourcing strategy by department

　　• Prepare RF(x) and lead teams in the sourcing and selection process

　　• Negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions

　　• Manage vendor performance on an ongoing basis

　　Skills:

　　strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, procurement, Vendor management, Supply chain

　　Top Skills Details:

　　strategic sourcing,category management,supplier management,procurement,Vendor management

　　Additional Skills & Qualifications:

　　You Have:

　　• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or related field preferred, or combination of equivalent education/experience.

　　• 5+ years of experience in category management, supplier managemetn, strategic sourcing, or procurement with a diverse experience background managing multiple categories.

　　• Experience in one or more IT categories, including hardware, software, service, and communication including current market knowledge.

　　• In-depth experience managing the procurement of indirect spend categories.

　　• Structure bids, evaluate bids against a broad set of evaluation criteria, and provide recommendations for vendor selection.

　　• Vendor risk management experience.

　　• C.P.M. or CPSM Certification desirable.

　　• Knowledge of contracting trends, licensing models, and traditional and latest contract and vendor performance models; expert negotiation strategies; experience with negotiations that result in cost savings and risk avoidance.

　　• Ability to communicate with business owners, IT users, legal, and procurement staff to craft contracts that align complex needs with contractual requirements to achieve desired goals.

　　• Strong Google G-Suite or equivalent office software.

　　About Aston Carter:

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　　At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

　　Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

　　If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.