Head of Strategy and Analysis

RSM is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager to join our finance team! This role is responsible for leading and executing vendor sourcing negotiations for projects and purchases with an annual spend up to $500,000 in size. The Strategic Sourcing Contracts Manager works closely with Partners, Line of Business Leaders, Directors, and Managers across all lines of business and internal functions for RSM. This role coordinates with RSM Leaders and external vendors to perform review, redlining and negotiation of certain commercial vendor contracts.Essential DutiesPerform review, redlining and negotiation of vendor contracts, including cloud/SaaS contracts, on-premises software contracts, master service agreements and statements of work, non-disclosure agreements, and other documents related to our practice. Lead vendor negotiations ensuring that information security and privacy due diligence is conducted on vendors and contracts comply with Finance requirementsLeverage legal expertise to perform legal review of contracts negotiated by the sourcing team.Understand how vendor programs and products will be used by LOB or functions to improve operations or productivity.Interact with RSM leaders to ensure contract language meets operational objectives, provide status updates, and prepare contract risk summaries. Assist LOB and functional leaders in contract interpretation related to termination provisions, service level performance and software license compliance.Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONSRequired - Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent through a combination of education or work experience.Preferred – legal degreePreferred – master’s degreeTECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLSRequired – strong analytical and contract negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements.Required – strong price analysis and modeling skills to compare vendor proposals and RFP responses.Required – contract redlining to effectively review, mark up, and negotiate proposed changes to legal agreements.Required – basic knowledge of Excel, Word and word processing. EXPERIENCERequired – 3-5 years strategic sourcing experienceRequired – 3 years project management experienceRequired – Experience leading negotiation of vendor agreementsRequired – Knowledge of information technology conceptsRequired – Knowledge of privacy conceptsPreferred – Knowledge of contracting process workflow and automated contracting systemsLEADERSHIP SKILLSRequired – superior oral and written communication skillsRequired – Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organizationRequired – Exceptional listening skillsAt RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); HIV Status; physical or mental disability; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at or send us an email at does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. Compensation Range: $102,800 - $176,000Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.CharlotteType: Full time