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job summary: Randstad Digital is seeking a skilled IT Strategic Sourcing Manager for a contract role in USA. If you are ready to join a leader in the Retail and Technology space, please apply and Randstad will be more than happy to assist you land your next role in the Technology space. We look forward to speaking with you!   location: Northbrook, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $35 - 40 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: contract negotiations IT experience is a must IT Procurement Analyst Location: Remote We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding. We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an IT Procurement Analyst. This is a remote position based in the US. This role will work remotely from Monday through Friday. This role is an Individual Contributor position. A day in the life as an IT Procurement Analyst... Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, vendors, and external partners, ensuring that all stakeholder needs and expectations are understood and addressed.Draft and present proposals, reports, and updates to stakeholders at all levels, using both written and verbal communication to clarify procurement processes, contract terms, and vendor performance.Monitor contract timelines, terms, and vendor agreements to ensure compliance with deadlines and requirements.Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating terms, resolving conflicts, and driving improvements in service delivery while balancing cost-efficiency (within budget constraints).Review and manage contracts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. Identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements through regular evaluations and renegotiations.Conduct market research to analyze pricing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities What you'll bring to the table... strong knowledge of IT contract standards, legal terms, and compliance requirements.Ability to review, negotiate, and manage contracts to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.Expertise in monitoring contract performance and ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations, with a focus on identifying renegotiation or improvement opportunities.strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and ensure alignment in procurement processes.Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite (Sheets, Docs), and contract management systems. Experience with advanced tools like Hyperion, Peoplesoft, Microstrategy, Tableau, or SQL is a plus but not required. We'd love to hear from you if you have... Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline4+ years of previous work experience in a strategic sourcing/procurement functionPrevious work experience in contract management.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 4 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Contract Administration Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

job summary: Randstad Digital is seeking a skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager for a contract role in USA. If you are ready to join a leader in the Retail and Technology space, please apply and Randstad will be more than happy to assist you land your next role in the Technology space. We look forward to speaking with you!   location: Northbrook, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $35 - 40 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: contract negotiations IT experience is a must IT Procurement Analyst Location: Remote We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people's homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making-and our story is still unfolding. We're here for it. We think you should be too. We're looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an IT Procurement Analyst. This is a remote position based in the US. This role will work remotely from Monday through Friday. This role is an Individual Contributor position. A day in the life as an IT Procurement Analyst... Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, vendors, and external partners, ensuring that all stakeholder needs and expectations are understood and addressed.Draft and present proposals, reports, and updates to stakeholders at all levels, using both written and verbal communication to clarify procurement processes, contract terms, and vendor performance.Monitor contract timelines, terms, and vendor agreements to ensure compliance with deadlines and requirements.Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating terms, resolving conflicts, and driving improvements in service delivery while balancing cost-efficiency (within budget constraints).Review and manage contracts to ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. Identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements through regular evaluations and renegotiations.Conduct market research to analyze pricing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities What you'll bring to the table... strong knowledge of IT contract standards, legal terms, and compliance requirements.Ability to review, negotiate, and manage contracts to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.Expertise in monitoring contract performance and ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations, with a focus on identifying renegotiation or improvement opportunities.strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and ensure alignment in procurement processes.Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite (Sheets, Docs), and contract management systems. Experience with advanced tools like Hyperion, Peoplesoft, Microstrategy, Tableau, or SQL is a plus but not required. We'd love to hear from you if you have... Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline4+ years of previous work experience in a strategic sourcing/procurement functionPrevious work experience in contract management.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 4 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors  skills: Contract Administration Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

job summary: Randstad Technologies USA is seeking a skilled Program Manager for a contract role. If you are ready to join a leader in the Retail and Technology space, please apply and Randstad will be more than happy to assist you land your next role in the Technology space. We look forward to speaking with you!   location: Northbrook, Illinois job type: Contract salary: $80 - 90 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: No Degree Required   responsibilities: Job Descriptions Senior Program Manager - Technology (Remote) Reports to: Director, Program Management - Technology Job Description: The Senior Program Manager for Technology is responsible for managing and delivering a large program or multiple smaller programs with medium to high complexity. The role partners closely with fellow program leaders from Product Management, Engineering and the Business teams in a highly collaborative, exciting, and fast paced atmosphere. The program management role focuses on leading coordination and management activities of the program, program planning activities, and governance and monitoring activities. This role also manages and oversees program budgeting and forecasting processes as well as helps manage vendors and third parties within the program. Successful Senior Program Managers exhibit strong team leadership and communication skills, strong planning and organization skills, and significant experience driving collaboration and alignment across teams. Primary Responsibilities: Initiate and lead multiple, concurrent critical Technology program and program work streams as part of company-wide strategic priorities.Partner with Product Management, Engineering and Business Teams to clearly define program objectives, program scope, and target benefits.Plan, manage, and monitor the program activities within the program lifecycle from beginning to end and own regular ongoing progress monitoring processes within the portfolio.Lead program planning activities across multiple technology teams, third parties, and stakeholder groups including building schedules and plans to support program objectives and milestones.Define and implement appropriate ongoing Program Governance (reporting, monitoring, stakeholder engagement, communication and escalations).Manage program issues and risks and while helping to identify and remove barriers.Identify and manage cross team dependencies through appropriate portfolio planning and delivery processes.Incorporate into the program, and coach teams as appropriate on applying agile techniques and continuous improvement practices.Support portfolio level planning and monitoring processes for relevant programs.Coordinate with fellow program leaders to define and manage the program budget, and continuously update and manage the program financial forecast, to enable target program benefits.Facilitate key program ceremonies and retrospectives to effectively and efficiently achieve the program objectives while continuously building in learning through experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: strong functional experience in relevant retail and supply chain functional areas.strong experience implementing and managing SaaS based solutions either as a software provider or as a client.Proficient functional knowledge of modern microservice-based architectures and methodologiesAbility to develop strong business acumen across multiple business functions.Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and lead projects according to project management best practices.Experience communicating program progress, risks and issues to senior leaders.Leadership ability to work with senior Technology and Business management to identify and mitigate risks and identify opportunities.strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a strong problem-solving mindset.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Proven ability to work and lead cross functionally. Previous Experience, Education, Certification 10+ years experience in relevant Technology field5+ years experience in complex projects/project managementProject Management certification preferredExperience with Agile development methodologies and hybrid agile program management experience/training preferredBachelor's degree in a relevant fieldExperience with Jira, Smartsheet, and Google Business Suite preferred Physical and Visual Activities** On a daily basis, must be able to sit for long periods depending on the day and task. Must be able to frequently communicate and constantly have visual acuity. Must be able to constantly operate computers/POS/ office equipment. May occasionally stand and/or move about the building and/or reach, bend or twist. Physical Demands** No significant physical demands associated with this job. Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions** Usual office environmental conditions.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: No Degree Required  skills: Agile MethodologyProgram ManagementWarehouse Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.