MetLife

·       Should be able to develop sourcing strategies and negotiation strategies for assigned services and commodities

·       Identifying sourcing objectives and anticipated end state, predict results that will realize cost reductions, quality improvements and process changes

·       Determine needs of internal customer / line of business, and incorporate that information into the appropriate statements of work to support competitive bidding and contract completion.

·       Request for response on value-based requests for proposals.  

·       Coordinate proposals evaluation and selection of vendors.

·       Ensure contracts include appropriate vendor performance requirements, key performance measures, vendor reporting requirements, and service level requirements.

·       Has working knowledge of US contract law, and have the ability to coordinate with Legal and internal customers to develop contracts and master service agreements.

·       Negotiation of contract changes and extensions.

·       Ability to lead multiple large strategic sourcing events concurrently.

·       Strong supplier management skills.

·       Strong negotiating, persuasion & influence skills

Cross-functional team leadership, including experience in establishing and managing project schedules to ensure sourcing events are completed on schedule.