Erie Insurance is looking to solve business and IT needs by developing and implementing strategic category management initiatives for Cloud Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Enterprise Software, SaaS, subscription-based solutions and managed services. The company aims to conduct spend analysis, lead RFx processes, negotiate pricing and SLAs, and drive cost reduction strategies.
Requirements
- Cloud/SaaS
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Software/Data
- Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, or supplier/vendor relationship management required.
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software required.
- Working knowledge of project management software preferred.
- Familiarity and technical competence in purchasing management software or automated procurement systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of strategic category management initiatives specific to Cloud Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Enterprise Software, SaaS, subscription-based solutions and managed services.
- Conduct spend analysis initiatives to proactively support future business & IT need.
- Lead the necessary RFx processes that align with assigned IT Category requirements.
- Negotiate competitive pricing, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance guarantees.
- Collaborate with IT leadership, architects and engineers to align sourcing strategies with the company's IT roadmap.
- Drive cost reduction strategies.
- Analyzes vendor performance against agreed upon service level agreements.
Other
- The hiring manager will also accept candidates for the Senior Sourcing & Vendor Management Analyst.
- This is an excellent relocation opportunity with generous relocation assistance.
- Enforces company policies, as well as legal and contractual best practices when dealing with suppliers.
- Creates strategies for motivating vendors to provide the quality of service expected by ERIE's stakeholders.
- Collaborates with management to help design and implement training and development programs for less experienced analysts.
