Program Management Senior Specialist (Procurement) - Customer & Business Intelligence - External Intelligence

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As the Procurement Specialist, you are responsible for the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of research-related subscriptions and vendor commercial relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire vendor lifecycle, from initial sourcing and onboarding to performance monitoring and relationship nurturing.

• Responsible for the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and management of all research-related subscriptions, ensuring cost-effective acquisition and compliance with licensing agreements.

• Draft, review, and finalize contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements while partnering with legal teams to capture necessary rights.

• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets for research subscriptions, identifying cost-saving opportunities and tracking ROI through spend and usage analysis.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercials on vendor evaluation, qualification, and competitive bidding needs.

• Conduct market research to identify potential new service providers, emerging platforms, and alternative research models.

• Analyze operating data and statistics to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and implement process improvements such as automating manual procedures.

• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and budget forecasts to leadership and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• 6 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation.

• Financial Acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.

• Specialized experience in procurement for information services, library resources, or research content.

• Experience managing large budgets and complex vendor commercial relationships.

• Excellent communication (written & verbal) is mandatory for interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Graduation or an equivalent degree in a relevant field.

• Deep familiarity with various licensing models, including seat, user, and perpetual access agreements.

Benefits

• We support you with competitive wages and with comprehensive health care including medical, dental and vision coverage

• We support your family with gender-neutral baby bonding leave, 26 week birth-parent maternity leave, and generous life, accident and disability insurance minimums

• Employees who work onsite can enjoy free meals and snacks, and fun onsite experiences

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