Sr Sourcing Professional

Sr. Sourcing Professional

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and closed nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list 13 years in a row!

• Conducts complex analytical work to support contracting elements of Procurement Management function
• Assists in the contract review throughout the procurement lifecycle, and tracks/reports on key metrics to measure contract performance
• Regularly assesses status of contract renewals and collaborates with internal stakeholders to coordinate renewal strategy
• Participates in the contract management aspects of the supplier lifecycle
• Leverage contract management system to efficiently and effectively manage supplier contracts and monitor compliance
• Acts as contract SME both during negotiation cycle and throughout term of agreement
• Administers quantified and consistent approach to evaluation of contract risk
• Utilizes templates in contract management system to enable effective governance and use

• Communicates effectively within the organization to drive cross-functional collaboration
• Communicates regularly with internal stakeholders to provide contract support as part of the sourcing, procurement and supplier management lifecycles
• Evaluates and summarizes areas of risk and/or obligation and effectively tells the story of the contract
• Evaluates and maintains existing contract templates for currency with company/industry changes
• Acts as catalyst in driving the maturation of the contracts team throughout the procurement organization

• Interfaces with Legal in the development and maintenance of Procurement contract templates
• Identifies new template needs and works with Legal in their development
• Collaborates with Legal on clause review

• Serves as contract SME for Tier 1 & 2 vendors
• Collaborates with many internal stakeholders
• Evaluates contract risk
• Monitors obligation compliance
• Administers contract management tool
• Collaborates across all phases of supplier lifecycle to drive HPT
• Drives to deliver results with a consistently high level of performance
• Demonstrates high quality decision making through rigorous consideration and good judgment

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, supply chain, or related field (a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• A minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in a related field
• Requires at least 8 years of prior experience in contract management, procurement, or related role
• Proven track record of delivering results through process development and governance oversight.
• Advanced degree a plus

• Core functional/technical skills required include: Business partnership & consulting; contracting; multi-tasking and prioritization; negotiation and influence; relationship management; system thinking; technical communication/presentation
• Additional functional/technical skills required include: data analysis; sourcing skills, category knowledge; supplier management skills; WWT knowledge; job specific software
• Basic understanding of technical subject matter inherent in hardware, software, and services categories
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate through all levels of organization
• This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on doing whatever it takes to get the job done and deliver customer delight
• The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, through and accurate work on deadlines through successful navigation of shifting customer requirements and competing organizational demands
• This role will be expected to work in an open-office environment with desk sharing/hoteling practices
• Travel between our Maryland Heights, MO and Edwardsville, IL locations may be occassionally required

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program