Location: Atlanta, GA
Company: Marsh
across the Technology and Digital functions to make strategic and cost-effective software purchasing decisions. You will then negotiate with suppliers to execute those purchases with optimum pricing and contractual terms Marsh Mc Lennan is a Fortune 200 multinational industry leader.
In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with senior leaders and impact the organization strategically through your management of a spend that reflects Marsh Mc Lennan's size. Gain an understanding of current spend category landscape, identify and assimilate key areas of opportunity, and begin building trusted advisor stakeholder relationships by effective and timely project delivery. Reporting
to the Global Software Sourcing Lead, you will be joining a team of Procurement professionals, many with over 10 years' experience in both the software and financial services industries and long service with the firm.
You will be a self-starter, able to contribute immediately with Learning Tools and clear process documentation available. You will also build a mutually agreeable development plan with your manager. Long term development opportunities exist to become a trusted advisor in a specialist area and/or to manage colleagues within the team What is in it for you? A competitive basic salary plus a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent pension benefits, life assurance,
private healthcare, share save schemes, flexible benefits options and 27 days annual leave.
To be part of a company with a strong Brand and strong results to match. Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations. A hybrid working arrangement, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days working from home We will count on you to: Define Marsh Mc Lennan's current and future commodity category sourcing strategies within scope of responsibility Maintain current understanding of the trends in the enterprise software supply markets in general and specifically the impacts of trends upon Marsh Mc Lennan's operations.
Inclusive of rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, direct/indirect buying options, competitive landscape, and M&A activity Formulate strategic sourcing options, model and analyze each option and recommend sourcing strategies that will secure differential value for each of the product and service categories. Lead cross-functional teams in negotiating appropriate agreements with suppliers as well as supporting legal in finalizing and executing contracts (including defining and executing appropriate sourcing tactics in negotiating agreements with respective suppliers) Structure requirements and request data from existing and perspective suppliers for evaluation; review proposals; perform cost/value analysis of vendor's products and services; and develop materials to communicate comparative results to cross-functional sourcing team Maintain strong, trusting, consultative relationships with Marsh Mc Lennan's technology, legal, financial and operations teams specifically and the executive leadership team in general What you need to have: Bachelor's Degree and 5-10+ years' experience in sourcing enterprise and business specific software, ideally in a matrixed, multi-national environment Advanced/Expert knowledge of software sourcing and contract negotiation Advanced/Expert knowledge Enterprise software market competition, consumer trends, industry trends and technology innovation Direct experience working with enterprise software vendors such as Oracle, Microsoft, Workday etc.
Strong negotiator and communicator. Good working ability with MS Excel, Word and Power Point. Experience of electronic procurement tools e. g. Ariba, Oracle and/or Workday (Scout RFP) would be a plus. What makes you stand out: Sourcing experience as above, within a specialist area such as Oracle or Microsoft Additional professional qualification - Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
Additional IT sourcing category experience such as Outsourcing, Infrastructure and professional and/or team management skills services a plus Marsh Mc Lennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas ofrisk, strategy and people. The Company's 83,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue over $20 billion, Marsh Mc Lennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses.
Marsh advisesindividual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk managementsolutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clientsgrow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-drivensolutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investmentoutcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients.
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