Firmwide IT Software Sourcing, Director, Sourcing / Procurement

Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals with a focus on the assigned category and strategic suppliers Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and work collaboratively with technology colleagues Develop sound sourcing and commodity strategies that drive business value and mitigate risk Maximize commercial impact through use of competitive bids and benchmarking/advisory Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate best in class contract terms and value proposition Work cross-functionally Finance, Legal and Compliance to draft and execute contracts Complete documentation and system requirements as required to enable the Source to Pay process Bachelor's degree At least 6 years relevant experience in Technology and/or Data sourcing positions. Able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one or more commodity areas: Experience in Technology Sourcing. Specific and demonstrated experience with Software, Cloud, Hardware and/or Infrastructure commodities: Comprehensive knowledge of license delivery models, metrics, and complex As A Service Agreements. Must demonstrate ability to negotiate complex technology agreements, craft and negotiate meaningful Service Level Agreements, OR Experience in sourcing Market Data. Demonstrated knowledge of Market Data products, content, and functionality. Specific experience with Stock Exchanges and/or Market Indices a plus. Strong understanding of Market Data license models, compliance issues, and intellectual property rights to optimize data strategies and usage across the Firm. Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master and Sub-Agreements Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. 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.