Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

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

TECHNICAL / SOFT SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP 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.

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 careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range : $102,800 - $176,000 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.