Procurement Specialist-100% remote

About the Company Our client, a prestigious bank, is committed to excellence in financial services and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. About the Role The Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Program Manager will lead the effort to analyze and plan for vendors to be acquired by the bank through its acquisition of another entity. • They are seeking a Generalist Procurement Manager with a strong Sourcing background. • They must have a strong Project/Program Management background with the procurement focus • This individual will be tasked with leading the Vendor Cycle and would need to have a strong understanding of vendor management at they will oversee 700+ Vendors • They need to have a strong ability to lead RFPs and Negotiations • They are currently in the process of acquiring American National Bank so this merger will be a major part of their role • They want this person to have a “I want to crush it mentality” • Bank Merger/Financial Experience is a heavy plus • Scheduled end in September but if this person is a rock star they would have opportunity to convert if a position is open. Key words on Resume: • Problem Solving • Managing Complex Challenges • Procurement • Sourcing Responsibilities • Lead the effort to analyze and plan for vendors to be acquired by the bank through its acquisition of another entity • Provide reporting and oversight of the individual vendor-level planning efforts, while also executing on a sub-set of them directly. • Collaborate with business lines, IT, Legal, and the acruired entity to understand what services are being provided, what contractual terms apply, and align on a plan to integrate the services into the bank's ecosystem. • Determine what services might need to be added, what services need to be terminated, and negotiate the relevant documents. • Conduct initial work prior to legal close focused on planning and alignment only. • Transition to implementation work after legal close. Qualifications Ideal candidate will be familiar with Strategic Sourcing or Procurement negotiations and will also have some experience supporting a bank merger and/or program management practices (tracking, reporting, issue communication, etc.). Required Skills • Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement negotiations. • Experience supporting a bank merger. • Program management practices (tracking, reporting, issue communication). Preferred Skills • Familiarity with vendor-level planning efforts. • Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Pay range and compensation package Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Apply tot his job