Staff Analyst

Company: ZT Systems
Location: Dayton
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

About the RoleThis position will support the IT Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Management (IT SPVM) at ZT Systems. You will build and manage relationships with our internal clients and in addition to the vendors who will support the global IT requirements. The candidate will need to show good knowledge of procurement principles, strong negotiating skills and an eye for detail.What You will DoManage IT Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage IT Vendor Contracts by utilizing evaluating and selecting a suitable contract management tool and repository to analyze and incorporate vendor market trends to inform negotiations.
• Managing IT Vendor change process through informing IT vendors of administrative processes, onboarding vendors, establishing formal transition processes, and developing the creation of an exit strategy, and drive stakeholder adoption of IT SPVM processes
• Review vendor proposals before final negotiations, and provide negotiation suggestions that will help drive the creation and capturing of data to drive metrics and analysis
• Help engage IT stakeholders annually to develop subcategory sourcing plans, gather and communicate market intelligence, and capture all internal data to drive strategyManage IT Vendor Management
  • Establish IT Vendor governance by building process and role authority to help drive policy and process recognition; drive consistent implementation and enforcement of processes
  • Manage IT SPVM Business Partner Needs through proactive engagement with stakeholders for identified IT vendors and communicate regularly with the business on their needs
  • Manage IT Vendor Risk through identification and tracking of the major IT vendor by defining process and workflows for IT vendor risk management through categorization of risk (operational, financial, data, etc .
  • Manage IT Vendor Performance by tracking performance and commitments for ZT's major IT contracts; will need to review selected IT vendor performance, and evaluate vendors beyond operational measures to improved vendor performance through formal improvement plans.Provide IT Financial Visibility
    • Communicate value proposition by providing verbal evidence of the value delivered per request
    • Manage vendor spend data by helping to track IT spend at the subcategory level (HW / SW), and help analyze and report on the IT spend Data to help implement automated methods of tracking IT vendor spend data
    • Manage acquisition process by continuing to execute IT acquisition processes, and begin to introduce self-service e-catalogs which will help adapt the IT Acquisition process on a cost-speed-risk basisWhat You Bring
      • Bachelor's degree required
      • Minimum 6 years experience in a strategic sourcing role with IT category experience, specifically IT hardware, software and professional services
      • Knowledge of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Value-Added Reseller (VAR) channel marketplaces
      • Proven experience in the commercial environment with demonstrated ability for complex commercial and contractual negotiations, competitive market analysis, and ongoing supplier performance management/scorecards
      • Strong contractual knowledge and negotiation skills- Understanding of and experience in contract law and applicable legislation
      • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management
      • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
      • Keen understanding of the end-to-end RFx process, About ZT Systems At ZT Systems, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world. What We Offer When you join ZT, you'll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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