Sourcing and Contracting Consultant - IT Category Lead (Remote)
Company: Allstate Insurance Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're
moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking
bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why
now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities
to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for
the greater good.You'll do all this in an environment of excellence
and the highest ethical standards - a place where values such as
integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We
empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where
they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we
work as one team in service of our customers and
communities.Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared
purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can
realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've
thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next - to give
customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted
with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated
driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice
through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in
pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more
recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We
don't follow the trends. We set them.Job Summary:Allstate's
Sourcing and Procurement Solutions (SPS) department is seeking
individuals who have significant experience in Information
Technology related strategic sourcing, category management and
procurement operations to add to our team. The ideal candidate for
this opportunity will possess proficiency in IT categories
including:
- Software (both on-premises and SaaS)
- Hardware (client computing and infrastructure; including
working with value-add resellers)
- Network & Telecom
- IT ServicesThis IT Sourcing and Procurement Lead will be
responsible for a variety of assignments of varying complexity and
risk, in support of SPS objectives.This role has no direct team
management responsibilities but will manageindirect relationships
and require the ability to influence multiple stakeholders at
various levels in the execution of work responsibilities. This
candidate has the responsibility to manage internal relationships
by anticipating changing business conditions and consulting with
key clients by coordinating and or leading sourcing/project teams
and advisory boards as it relates to the IT category.This role
utilizes a disciplined strategic sourcing methodology to deliver
procurement value which in turn enables clients to deliver on their
commitments.This role is responsible for the enforcement of policy,
procedures and enables compliance reporting to govern the IT spend
category.The successful candidate(s) will have proven capabilities
to independently draft effective communications, emails,
presentation materials, and conduct demand management assessments
in support of assigned commodities/ assignments.Key
Responsibilities:
- Proactively assess sourcing and category opportunities by
gathering spend information, assessing category purchasing
patterns, leveraging structured spend analysis of supplier/category
industry, economics, market conditions, and expiring contracts to
make recommendations based on these findings.
- Knowledge of key contractual clauses, pricing models, and the
ability to lead negotiations for medium to high complexity
projects.
- Involved with the development and execution of an overarching
category strategy and plan.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with
internal clients and stakeholders to understand their business
needs and objectives and establish requirements.
- Establish sourcing strategies which include evaluation of
sourcing alternatives, identifying the sourcing approach, and
establishing project plan / timeline to deliver an effective
sourcing solution.
- Effectively drive execution of the sourcing strategy for key
projects which includes ability to create and utilize the most
appropriate sourcing tools / templates, align business client
needs, identify supply alternatives (inclusive of diverse
suppliers), effectively communicate with suppliers, and influence
cross functional teams / advisory groups.Education and Experience:
- 5+ years' experience leading IT sourcing and procurement
efforts for highly complex, large spend, business critical, and/or
high-risk projects.
- Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required, MBA
preferred
- (CPSM) CPM and/or CPCU designation preferred
- Advanced knowledge of procurement techniques, tools, practices
and principles
- Experience leading large, complex RFPs for SaaS, on premise
software, and IT services solutions
- Strong negotiation skills and experience
- Project management and organizational skills
- Experience with prioritizing projects and review with
management
- Advanced analytical capabilities, including cost models
- Experience with conducting issue analysis, solution
development, and conflict resolution
- Customer focus and Stakeholder management
- Experience with influencing actions/decisions of customers and
suppliers (at all levels)
- Experience developing entry level employees (directly or
indirectly) a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint,
Excel)Notes:The preceding description is not designed to be a
complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required
to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable
attendance is an essential function of this job.Compensation
offered for this role is$80,500.00-$134,800.00 per yearand is based
on experience and qualifications.The candidate(s) offered this
position will be required to submit to a background investigation,
which includes a drug screen.Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands -.As
a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive
salary - but that's just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package
also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental
insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll
have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your
work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off
policy.Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on , ,
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policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an
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