Who We Are:
Saks Cloud Services (SCS) is an operating company within Saks, the premier digital platform for luxury fashion. SCS provides IT infrastructure services, technology consulting and systems integration services, while also serving as a software reseller and service provider.
Role Summary:
Below is a broad overview of the essential job functions required for the successful execution of this position.
The Director of Technology Procurement will lead the IT Procurement team working with IT leaders to provide support in the day to day activities of the Procurement department. Working in a fast paced dynamic environment, this is a significant opportunity to help drive improvement to the company’s bottom line and to interface with leaders across the enterprise while building a solid foundation for future growth in Retail procurement, IT procurement and finance.
Key Qualifications:
● Minimum of 8 years experience in Procurement, IT Vendor Management, or management consulting (IT or Procurement practice)
● Senior level relationship-building and presentation skills
● Extensive experience leading all stages of a structured strategic sourcing process across the entire IT spend tree including complex IT solutions such as layered software solutions, cloud and SaaS contracts, and Staff Aug, Consulting, and IT Outsourcing agreements
● Utilizes structured negotiation process with and experience negotiating complex MSAs and SOWs. Comfortable working with IT vendor management and spend governance processes to optimize sourcing and support ongoing spend management activities
● Strong analytical background proficient in Excel and database applications such as MS Access, SQL Server, or VBA. Able to recruit, train, and supervise sourcing analysts and professionals
● Results-driven focus, with the resolve and urgency to accomplish specific goals
● Ability to lead and drive change with a commitment to excellence. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to use logic and persuasion, rather than authority, to be effective
Role Description:
● Develop key business relationships with all levels of management to ensure strategic, operational, and quality goals are achieved. Act as an adviser and subject matter expert to internal customers of the Procurement department
● Act as the principal contract negotiator for all strategic Technology contracts. Develop and deploy a knowledge base of negotiating strategies, best practices, and contracting market trends. Manage supplier selection process and provide recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions
● Develop and manage a contract administration framework and standard contractual templates including SOWs, pricing documents, and Service Level Agreements
● Develop and supervise a team of procurement professionals. Train associates on the strategic sourcing process and sourcing analytics. Provide coaching and hands-on support to junior associates leading sourcing events and negotiations
● Prioritize profit improvement and team procurement projects and activities; manage team resources to ensure timely execution of projects
● Actively stay abreast of trends within IT and omni-channel as well as IT sourcing best practices
● In conjunction with legal, manage the contract management and procurement solution to ensure visibility of obligations across the organization leveraging the Workday Strategic Sourcing Tool
Your Life and Career at SCS:
● Be a part of an entrepreneurial team hyper focused on massive growth
● Convenient and collaborative modern offices in Downtown Toronto with onsite perks
● Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
● An amazing employee discount
Thank you for your interest with SCS. We look forward to reviewing your application.
SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
SCS welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.