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IT Procurement Manager

Date: Aug 10, 2024

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 104266

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a qualified IT Procurement Manager to join our IT Vendor Management Office . The ideal candidate will be experienced in overall IT contract reviews, negotiations and vendor management processes. As the IT Procurement Manager , you will have the opportunity toreview new and existing contracts, establish standard contract language, negotiate vendors and dispute resolution. This position will work as part of the overall Vendor Management Office butwill be required to work independently and negotiate directly with vendors. The ability to interpret contractual language, perform risk mitigation and communicate with internal project and operational support teams are key attributes.

The Team

As part of BV Business Enablement , you will be part of the critical and forward-thinking group that enables our people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible by providing creative solutions. Functions in this group include CIO/Global Information Technology, Diode, ESH&S, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews all contracts, agreements and statements of work associated with IT operational support, as well as project related activity, to mitigate overall risk and ambiguity

• Ensures all agreements are reviewed and approved by the internal legal department

• Reviews contractual obligations with internal teams and vendor to ensure responsibilities are known, documented and agreed to by both parties

• Work with internal teams to understand overall requirements and assumptions related to new engagements to ensure the contractual obligations align

• Leads the change request and/or escalation process related to contractual ambiguity or disputes

• Develops standard contractual language required based on contract type and complexity

• Ensures that agreements include appropriate warranty periods and performance guarantees

• Ensures that SLAs are well documented and can be accurately tracked

• Documents and files agreements accordingly and provides contract term summaries to the parties involved to ensure a general understanding of scope, risks, termination clauses and performance guarantees.

• Lead RFP engagements, gather project requirements, evaluate potential bidders, and create the RFP package for submission

• Assists in the RFP process by reviewing vendor submittals and taking proactive steps in the negotiation process to mitigate risk and guarantee performance by the vendors.

• Acts as the point of escalation for contractual escalations and disputes

• Research contractual terms and provides interpretation of contractual language supporting the dispute

• Works directly with vendor to resolve dispute and escalate to internal management as needed

• Maintains database of contract term dates, renewal clauses, termination details and non-disclosure agreement dates.

• Develop timelines for contractual reviews based on complexity and provide overall status of contract reviews and escalations on a bi-weekly basis

• Leverage interpersonal relationship strengths to manage disputes and drive change in vendor behaviors, and create a working environment where vendors receive incentives to change behaviors and meet performance goals

• Maintains database of issues and escalations, open / close dates, status and resolution details

• Strong ability to communicate with IT users, legal and procurement staff, and business leaders to craft contracts that align complex needs with contractual requirements to achieve business outcomes

• Create a customer-focused, service-based approach to working with stakeholders and vendors that emphasizes the creation and cultivation of cross-organizational relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education preferred (university/college degree)

• Contract Management Training and Certification (CMBOK) a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in IT Procurement or related field

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work involves sitting most of the time, working with computer, keyboard, mouse and headset. All positions require the ability to exert up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push or pull objects.Normal office environment.

Salary Plan

ITS: Information Technology Service

Job Grade

006

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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