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Senior Talent Acquisition, APAC at World Wide Technology
Job Summary
The Manager of Global Partner Management will lead and participate in a small regional team (as a part of a global team) to develop relationships with external partners for IT solutions as well as manage the quoting process for third-party professional services engagements.
Essential Functions
* Provide regional oversight to ensure partner resources are in place and country specific plans are developed and executed to achieve regional outsourcing goals.
* Advise and support the business with Partner relationship & aggregated performance management. Central point of contact for dissemination of monthly Partner reporting to measure regional Partner Management and distribute to department heads.
* Understand specific Partner needs within the Technology delivery groups and the associated cost drivers affecting their areas of responsibility.
* Regular updates to global management, and other stakeholders as appropriate, of results and significant Partner activities.
* Conduct marketplace and supplier research as needed to make more informed decisions.
* Oversee Partner selection, due diligence and maintenance of Partner relationships and proactively identify new vendors for required service needs.
* Participate in developing policies, contractual business terms guidelines, and performance measures that are consistent with regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate on creating regional Partner evaluations / monitoring.
* Contribute to development of global score carding.
* Manage key supplier relationships on a country and regional level.
* Develop and maintain relationships with functional business areas to gather, analyze, and convey information to support solution area and sourcing efforts on a country or regional basis.
* Act as point of escalation for the region with Partners and represent the organization in Partner meetings.
* Create synergy across the organization’s Partner relationships.
* Manage sourcing requests for quotes from internal stakeholders on pipeline for sales.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Prior experience managing IT Partners, experience in Hardware, Software, Services and Staff Augmentation partner management.
* Provide advice and guidance to business partners and teams as appropriate regarding Partner Management best-practice to secure optimal value from third-party relationships.
* Ability to work collaboratively with, and to lead and motivate other employees in a team environment to meet aggressive goals and pre-defined timelines.
* Must be comfortable holding a lead position in a fast paced client facing environment.
* Demonstrated ability to manage relationships and people. Oversee 1-3 Partner Managers.
* Must have very strong analytical and reporting skills. Preferred to have experience in partner pricing methods, rate cards and pricing methodologies.
* Maximize compliance to the preferred partner list and minimize rogue spend. Ensure Partner issues are resolved on a timely basis & driving supplier innovation with budget holders.
* Demonstrable detailed understanding of key Partner and supply market dynamics of Professional Services Category.
* Demonstrable and proven track record of delivering cost savings, cost efficiencies, total cost of ownership improvement and continuous improvement.
* Work extensively with remote teams and Partners.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees :
* Health and Wellbeing : Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
* Financial Benefits : Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
* Paid Time Off : PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement.
* Additional Perks : Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at WWT it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision : to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who U are at WWT!
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