Program Manager- Procurement

Artech 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 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 staff Execution of task initiatives Communicating with stakeholders, executives. Job Requirements: Strategy and true procurement expert Category Management experience required Seasoned professional, 10-15 years procurement experience Experience working with outsourcing deals Strong communication skills 10 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 side Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in "reading” the market Strategy, category management, hard core professional servicing Managed at least 200 million in spend – scale and complexity Talent in negotiations and networking Highly effective communication Experience negotiating with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms Able to uncover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships For more information, Please contact Shobha Mishra 973-967-3440 shobha.mishraATartechinfo.com