We're seeking someone to join our Global Supplier Services team within Corporate Services as an IT Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of software supplier relationships across our global technology infrastructure organization.
In the Corporate Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley's workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively and efficiently work in the service of our clients. This is a Director position within Sourcing & Procurement, which is responsible for procurement (e.g., purchasing and supply chain activities), as well as vendor management (e.g., business requirements gathering, sourcing strategy, competitive and market assessments, negotiation, contracting, and relationships associated with outsourced services.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...
What you'll do in the role:
• Act as a quarterback to facilitate both new supplier onboards and renewals with a primary focus on the infrastructure software category
• Serve as a trusted advisor to technology stakeholders and work collaboratively across multiple levels and geographies to develop sound sourcing strategies that drive baseline reductions and cost avoidance as well as mitigate risk
• Leverage all tools and resources available, including but not limited to developing and conducting competitive bids and leveraging benchmarking/advisory companies, to create value and impact
• Create, present, and defend sound financial analysis and interpretation of supplier proposals to stakeholders as well as Sourcing Leadership
• Work cross-functionally with Software Asset Management; Legal and Compliance; Third Party Program Management; and Finance on deal analysis and preparation, contract drafting and execution, funding and budgets
• Fulfil a variety of administrative requirements including but not limited to preparing supporting documentation for sourcing projects, conducting various due diligence tasks to enable contract execution, preparing purchase order requests and facilitating resolution of payment disputes
What you'll bring to the role:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or Technology
• At least 4-6 years relevant experience in software sourcing positions of increasing responsibility
• Knowledge of software license delivery models and metrics across all platforms
• Experience in execution of complex software transactions.
• Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders.
• Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master Agreements, Software Schedules, Trial Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally on competitive bids, deal negotiation, and contract execution processes.
• Additionally, the successful candidate must: Be highly motivated, proactive, and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Have strong written and verbal communications skills so that information and data are presented clearly, objectively, and concisely to multiple levels at the Firm.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products to facilitate deal preparation and communication to stakeholders and Sourcing Leadership
• Have experience using procurement tools such as Ariba
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
