Job Description market ecosystems. Job Responsibilities: - Manage purchasing processes and systems for products and services required by Engineering and other departments for software and SAAS applications as well as IT hardware and equipment. - Follow processes to conduct RFI, RFP, select suppliers, evaluate responses, and ensure continuous execution - Assist project teams in capturing scopes of work, project requirements, deliverables, and other details necessary to select and successfully complete work with outside suppliers of assets, materials, and services while meeting budgets and schedules - Take an analytical approach to evaluating bids and supplier performance - Supports the development and implementation of sourcing and category strategies for different engineering verticals - Integrates program, product and in-service strategies into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies - Prepares and executes negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements including pricing and contract terms and conditions - Manage relationships with strategic suppliers - Maintains a high customer satisfaction rating that meets or exceeds company standards - Is responsive and supportive to the needs of our customers and internal stakeholders - Completes all assignments and administrative tasks in an effective and efficient manner - Maintains and updates status tools as required - Conducts strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threat (SWOT) analysis. - Manages supply and demand, schedules, supplier quality, delivery and financial performance - Initiates and executes supplier improvement activities and integrates results into contracting strategies We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements Job Requirements: Please list the requirements necessary for successfully performing this position. Please include education and experience requirements and indicate of they are required or preferred. Thank you. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Proactive delivery of communication and follow up - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Must have the ability to independently prioritize and meet deadlines - Self-motivated and driven personality - Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite - Distinctive process management skills Education/Experience: - BA in business, supply chain, STEM undergraduate degree, or similar field - Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience in supply chain and/or procurement (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered) - Masters degree preferred - Excellent interpersonal skills with strong sense of customer service - Experience working in fast paced environment with strict deadlines - Experience working both independently and in team environments - Experience working directly with suppliers or supplier management - Experience in advanced technology, aviation, automotive, or the mobility space with UAS or UAM preferred - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred - At least 3 years of experience procuring software and SaaS solutions as well as IT hardware and equipment null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.