Partner with Aquent to join a globally recognized retail leader at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise will directly shape the technological landscape that drives their success. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role, driving significant impact by optimizing technology investments and fostering key supplier relationships across various business units. You'll be instrumental in securing critical software, hardware, and cloud services, directly influencing how this prominent brand leverages technology to deliver exceptional experiences.
As a key contributor, you will play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and value across the organization's technology ecosystem. You will be responsible for strategically managing supplier agreements and guiding stakeholders through the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of essential technological resources. Your work will directly support the operational excellence and future growth of a dynamic and influential bran
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**PLEASE NOTE: This role is hybrid, mandatory 2 days onsite in San Francisco (Tuesday and Wednesda
y)**
**Key Responsibilit
ies:*** Negotiate complex technology supplier agreements, focusing on software (including on-premise and SaaS contracts), hardware, cloud services, a
nd IT.* Navigate and guide stakeholders through the intake-to-contract process, ensuring clear communication and alig
nment.* Provide comprehensive strategic sourcing support across multiple business
units.* Launch and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) processes, ensuring full compliance with purchasing pol
icies.* Conduct thorough market research and benchmarking to identify emerging trends and unlock significant cost-savings opportun
ities.* Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with both external suppliers and internal business par
tners.* Serve as a primary point of contact for technology and business groups involved in managing and contracting with software supp
liers.
**Must-Have Qualifica
tions:*** Proven experience in negotiating technology supplier agreements, specifically within software (on-premise and SaaS), hardware, cloud services,
and IT.* Demonstrated ability to manage and launch RFP/RFI processes and ensure policy com
pliance.* Experience conducting market research and benchmarking to identify cost savings and emerging
trends.* Strong track record of fostering and maintaining robust relationships with suppliers and internal business p
artners.* Ability to effectively navigate and support stakeholders through contract intake and ex
ecution.
