Job Summary
The SDM-IOA Delivery role is pivotal in managing and optimizing procurement processes within our organization. With a focus on direct procurement and Coupa Procure eProcurement systems the candidate will ensure seamless operations in a hybrid work model. This position requires night shift availability and offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the companys procurement strategy enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- SaaS experience is Mandatory
- Sourcing event execution (RFP, RFI)
- Knowledge of Fixed Price and T&M Contract
- Executing RFPs and RFIs under direction of Senior Sourcing Managers
- Building out bid analysis documents
- Scheduling RFx meetings
- Monitoring RFx timelines
- Direct negotiations on renewals for in scope spend areas
- Providing supplier market research
- Direct negotiations on proposed new spending requirements
- Review of proposed contracts for goods/services
- Coordinating on sourcing projects under direction of Sourcing Manager
- Providing “Buy Desk” for lower complexity, lower spend sourcing execution
- Category Management Plan Development (upon request)
Spend Analysis.. - Creation of Pricing Database for all purchases organized by category - rate cards per location, unit pricing per supplier/SKU, etc.
- Consolidate multiple POs with same supplier and co term renewal dates
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.