Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

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RSM is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager. We are open to hiring this role in any US location.

Lead and execute vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases in the range of $50,000 to $500,000 annual spend. Work closely with Partners, LOB Leaders, Directors, and Managers across all LOB and internal functions for RSM.  Coordinate with RSM Leaders and external vendors to develop statements of work (SOW) for business management to hold vendors accountable to meet contract terms. Perform review of certain commercial vendor contracts in connection with responsibilities on the sourcing team.

Essential Duties

• Perform review of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premise software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice.  Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that 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.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure their delivery within contract requirements.
• Provide RSM leaders with status updates. Also coach LOB and functional leaders on negotiation tactics for best overall results.

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 – demonstrated knowledge of legal processes required for contract processing.
• 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 managing 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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at