IT Sourcing Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50731)

Description

The Open City & Technology Branch is looking for an expert in information technology procurement, contract management, vendor relationship management, and strategic contract analysis to assist business areas across the organization with meeting their technology requirements.

The IT Sourcing Analyst will work as a liaison, building connections between the Vendor Management Office, the City's vendor community, and business areas across the organization to establish relationships, increase communication, improve contract completion times and cost savings.

What will you do?

• Provide business analysis and consultation relating to the acquisition and ongoing contractual management of a diverse range of hardware and software technology solutions, as well as related support and professional services
• Review client requirements and select the most appropriate procurement option
• Prepare necessary documents, lead or facilitate contract negotiations, RFPs and RFIs, including coordinating with other stakeholders from the business, Legal Services, and Corporate Procurement
• Initiate the contract renewal process through review of existing contractual deadlines
• Track and manage all aspects of a contract for its performance, compliance, and total cost of ownership through every stage from execution to renewal or expiration
• Create and maintain effective and positive working relationships across the City's vendor network to support the acquisition of all IT hardware, software, and related services while providing optimal value to the City
• Identify and implement enhanced efficiencies associated with vendor governance
• Track, measure, report and evaluate vendor performance; mitigating and addressing with the vendor when poor performance has been measured
• Understand and translate contract terms and conditions to provide detailed translated knowledge to clients and mitigate risks of the organization
• Develop and document processes and participate in process assessments and enhancements related to contract lifecycle management
• Monitor contract execution and progress and escalate issues when required
• Perform other related duties as required