Program Manager- Procurement

Company DescriptionArtech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities:Rationalizing and defining the professional services space within client Assisting team by defining a road map and strategy, managing part of the program and execution of staffExecution of task initiativesCommunicating with stakeholders, executives.QualificationsJob Requirements:Strategy and true procurement expertCategory Management experience requiredSeasoned professional, 10-15 years procurement experienceExperience working with outsourcing dealsStrong communication skills10 to 15 years of experience and possibly have worked for Client, Client, EY, KPMG - the big 4.Professional services experience with 'buying people'Experience with the client side of the contract, not the staffing sideKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading” the marketStrategy, category management, hard core professional servicingManaged at least 200 million in spend – scale and complexityTalent in negotiations and networkingHighly effective communicationExperience negotiating with external vendors to secure the most advantageous termsAble to uncover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnershipsAdditional InformationFor more information, Please contactShobha Mishra973-967-3440shobha.mishraATartechinfo.comSummaryType: ContractFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Information Technology And Services