IT Sourcing Analyst

Assets :

• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) certification
• ITIL Foundations or higher certification
• Business Process Management (LEAN Six Sigma etc) certification
• Familiarity with basic concepts of contracting and contract governance from a legal standpoint
• Familiarity with City Provincial and Federal regulations bylaws and directives related to procurement (e.g. City of Edmonton Administrative Bylaw City of Edmonton Procurement Standard CFTA / NWPTA / CETA)

Skills Required for Success :

• A polished professional with the comfort and capability to communicate across multiple mediums (written verbal) and at all levels of Municipal Government from strategic to operational combined with strong negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously assessing and prioritizing as necessary
• Familiarity with basic concepts of contracting and contract governance from a legal standpoint as well as procurement regulations bylaws and directives from all levels of government (Municipal Provincial and Federal)
• Strong business and technology acumen demonstrated by a general familiarity with technology hardware and software and high fluency in enterprise tools like Google and SAP
• The ability to process information rapidly and a dedicated focus on continuous improvement
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Work Environment :

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton / Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to X temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Hours of Work : 40 Hours per week

Salary Range : $41.177 $51.444(Hourly); $85977.58 - $107415.07 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant : RD / SB

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The City of Edmontons Open City and Technology (OCT) Branch is seeking a strategic and results-oriented IT Sourcing Analyst for its Vendor Management Office. This high-impact role is responsible for the full lifecycle of our technology contracts from strategic sourcing to vendor performance. The successful candidate will manage a complex portfolio of hardware software and technology support services contracts and be instrumental in improving contract value achieving cost reductions and enhancing service quality. The ideal candidate is a polished negotiator with strong business and technology acumen capable of building strategic partnerships with vendors while supporting critical leadership decisions and 73 lines of business across the City of Edmonton.

What will you do

• Provide expertise and guidance on contract requirements and amendments ensuring all purchasing activities comply with contract terms and corporate auditing policies
• Serve as the functional bridge between external vendors and internal City partners creating and leading positive working relationships to maximize value from IT hardware software and services
• Lead negotiations with vendors for all IT hardware software or services including coordinating with collaborators from the business Law and CPSS
• Track measure report and evaluate vendor performance addressing poor performance and monitoring contract execution and progress
• Review client needs select the most appropriate procurement option and may draft solicitation documents (like Requests for Quotes)
• Work with vendors to gather recommendations and strategies to acquire the most appropriate software licensing models and renewal options to optimize cost savings
• Act as the primary escalation point for questions and concerns from the OCT Branch and business areas related to IT agreements and contracts
• Develop and document processes related to contract lifecycle management and maintain program standards for contract records management
• Consult with business groups to analyze their IT contract and product / service requirements and provide in-depth service knowledge regarding the inter-relationships between business areas and third-party vendors
• Leverage tools such as SAP (the Citys enterprise financial application) DocuSign and IT Service Management Software to improve service levels and control costs through effective administration

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

IT Experience,SAP Materials Management,SAP SuccessFactors,Agile,Business Analysis,SAP,Requirements Gathering,SAP Finance & Controlling,SAP Supply Chain Management,SAP S / 4HANA,SDLC,Oracle

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 85977 - 107415