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Technology and/or Data Sourcing Manager

Technology and/or Data Sourcing Manager

CompanyMorgan Stanley
LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years relevant experience in Technology and/or Data sourcing positions.
  • Able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one or more commodity areas.
  • Experience in Technology Sourcing, specifically with Software, Cloud, Hardware and/or Infrastructure commodities.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of license delivery models, metrics, and complex As a Service Agreements.
  • Must demonstrate ability to negotiate complex technology agreements, craft and negotiate meaningful Service Level Agreements.
  • Experience in sourcing Market Data, with demonstrated knowledge of Market Data products, content, and functionality.
  • Strong understanding of Market Data license models, compliance issues, and intellectual property rights to optimize data strategies and usage across the Firm.
  • Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders.
  • Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master and Sub-Agreements.
  • Strong Sourcing skills and the ability to execute across all elements of the Source to Manage lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of French and English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals with a focus on the assigned category and strategic suppliers.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and work collaboratively with technology colleagues.
  • Develop sound sourcing and commodity strategies that drive business value and mitigate risk.
  • Maximize commercial impact through use of competitive bids and benchmarking/advisory.
  • Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate best in class contract terms and value proposition.
  • Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal and Compliance to draft and execute contracts.
  • Complete documentation and system requirements as required to enable the Source to Pay process.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specific experience with Stock Exchanges and/or Market Indices a plus.