IT Sourcing Client Relationship Manager II (Remote)

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Job description

We are actively hiring for an IT Sourcing Client Relationship Manager II. Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals.

We are looking for motivated, innovative individuals, who think big and move fast with a passion for service excellence.

Essential responsibilities

• Understands IT client’s major categories of spend and develops or leads all aspects of the development of short, medium and long term Supplier and Category Spend Strategies focused on not just savings but vendor service optimization, knowledge transfer, brand alignment, and various other soft Sourcing objectives.
• Understands and has the ability to develop and own the full array of IT contracts at nearly any/all levels of complexity and/or dollar thresholds
• Understand and interpret the difference between what stakeholders ask for and what they actually need, and what contracts/buying arrangement may already exist to serve those needs
• Above average knowledge and understanding of contracting methods, operational norms, supplier demands, and market trends.
• Acts as a consultant and mentor for negotiating large, complex, and/or highly visible contracts and facilitates communication and process development between businesses, Legal, and Sourcing.
• Directs and assures the success of the goals and work of various levels of Sourcing specialists.
• Develops and educates client on early engagement and benefit of category spend planning.
• Strong expertise in understanding, managing, and implementing standard methodology sourcing processes and procedures

What would make us excited about you

• Strong communication both written and verbal
• Ethics above reproach
• Expertise in the array of Technology Categories
• Outstanding contract development, and major and complex deal negotiation experience
• Category Spend analysis expertise
• Ability to connect with leadership in an effort to define and strategically leverage spend
• Ability to build and manage robust teams
• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years equivalent business experience in Technology Category field
• 10+ years of relevant procurement, consultation, and sourcing experience
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management, problem solving, and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and applicable business software
• Professional designation in sourcing, project management, alliance management
• Knowledgeable of insurance business environment, culture, products, and services preferred

Why join us

• Make a difference. We don’t just go to work. We’re a team of employees committed to AAA members, our communities and each other.
• Lifestyle. We drive strategy through innovation. We do honorable work, and we live our core beliefs.
• Recognition. We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!

Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at: Benefits (aaa.com)

Let’s work together

Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don’t miss important updates from us.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, our community also works in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey and Oklahoma. Our differences, visible and invisible, make every individual at CSAA Insurance Group unique and valuable. We strive to foster a culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging and can leverage their differences to thrive. We believe in embracing our unique identities, experiences, and points of view to advance our company and reflect our communities and members.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact .

CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Per Nevada SB293 we are disclosing the compensation, or range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Nevada. If performed in Nevada, this position has a(n) salary range of $143,310 -$168,600. In compliance of Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be performed in Colorado. If performed in Colorado, this position has a(n) salary range of $136,595 – $160,700. The role includes an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 18% of eligible pay. (For Sales Agents Only) In addition we offer an Incentive and Recognition plan which is an additional earning opportunity from a production incentive plan.

Please note, hourly or salary compensation, or the range of hourly or salary compensation available for a position may vary by location. We reserve the right to amend these benefits at any time and actual compensation will be determined at time of offer.

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