Adecco is hiring immediately for a Procurement Program Manager for a local client in Austin, TX. Pay is $59.00/hr. - $64.00/hr. Duties: · Full time role, on-site, but hybrid - Tues-Wed-Thur · Conduct market analysis, predict future trends and design a category strategy together with the GSP leadership and major business stakeholders. · Facilitate implementation of approved sourcing strategies. · Lead opportunity assessments, category strategies, supplier negotiations and supplier performance/relationship management for the projects and relationships in your portfolio. · Support the development and enhancement of category best practices, processes and templates related to supplier activities including spend management, sourcing engagement, contract templates, negotiations & RFx/vendor evaluation/selection. · Development of strategies that account for a global perspective. This may include determining rates across countries, suppliers to support local offices as well as working with local sourcing teams to provide guidance and support for local buying needs. · Lead RFx creation/management, supplier communications, market research/analysis, data collection/analysis, and contract management, development and redlining (pricing, terms and conditions, SOWs, MSAs, etc.). · Conduct supplier negotiations and manage supplier performance including running quarterly reviews for top tier Suppliers. · Develop and maintain positive business relationships with key stakeholders and budget owners and collaborate with every partner in a personable, approachable manner · Support the business in spend management projects that accomplish key objectives like savings, process effectiveness, supplier consolidation & management, risk reduction & management, improved visibility and control of expenditures. · Capture product and service requirements from business owners and stakeholders for roadmap strategy development and negotiation strategies. Requirements: · Demonstrated ability and passion to dissect/solve problems with a fact-based data driven, rigorous approach. · Mentor and coach junior buyers managing smaller threshold projects · Creative problem solver and negotiator. · Manage multiple projects and timelines within deadline · Collaboration and communication skills (both verbal and written) are demonstrably effective in a collaborative environment. · Tech savvy and have a strong interest in working with technology · 8+ years of related indirect procurement and sourcing experience. · Experience includes negotiating with suppliers, category strategy development, contract negotiation, etc. · Extensive knowledge in Software, Cloud, SAAS and related IT and Engineering Software Sourcing. · Experience working within a highly virtual team, ability to leverage technology and influence appropriately in a hybrid or globalized working environment. · Experience working on a global scale with a variety of cultures as well as tax, financial controls and government regulations. · Experience in consulting and/or legal and/or finance is a plus · Familiarity with procurement software (including systems like SAP, Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, ServiceNow), approval workflows, purchasing policy development and contracts. · Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Tableau skills highly preferred. · Bachelor’s Degree required with an analytical focus (Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, etc.) and/or Procurement, Supply Chain, Project Management and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred. Click on apply now for immediate consideration for this Procurement Program Manager in Austin, TX. We look forward to hearing from you! Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. **Pay Details:** $59.00 to $64.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. 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