Sr. PM Procurement

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Sr. PM Procurement in Duluth, GA.Responsibilities: Responsible for developing category strategies to address long term business requirements (not just the immediate transactional needs) Responsible for working with business stakeholders to frame and develop project objectives, requirements, and sourcing strategy prior to supplier engagement Responsible for managing a number of sourcing requests with relevant stakeholders in order to create project schedules appropriate for each type of procurement Responsible for proactively working with stakeholders from multiple teams and lines of business (business, contracts, legal, technical, architecture, procurement, finance, etc.) to establish delivery expectations for executive management that are supported by project schedules Responsible for proactively working with stakeholders from multiple teams and lines of business (business, contracts, legal, technical, architecture, procurement, finance, etc.) to remove obstacles and address dependencies and constraints throughout each source initiatives Drafts and leads the applicable sourcing process through scoring and completion (e.g. RFx, sole source, etc.) Acts as primary contact with potential suppliers during the RFx, selection, and negotiation process Leads supplier negotiations throughout RFx and contracting process to achieve optimal savings, value, and risk profileREQUIREMENTS: Four-year degree and 5-7 years of experience in a professional services procurement or related procurement focus area contracting role Able to manage the end to end sourcing process from requirements gathering through RFx and complex software licensing Candidates qualifying for this position will have similar experience along with the skills and abilities to perform the duties mentionedKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.