Associate, It Service Project Sourcing

Job Category Sourcing JPMorgan Chase seeks to do business with suppliers who provide the best price quality and capability to meet our business needs With over 600 team members in 11 countries our Global Supplier Services GSS organization works proactively with line of business colleagues to identify capable suppliers lead the competitive sourcing process and negotiate and contract with the chosen suppliers Leveraging firm-wide buying power and controlling risk are consistent overarching goals GSS then ensures that the contracted goods and services can be obtained by our employees in an efficient cost-effective manner globally Job Summary As an Associate within the Global Supplier Services team you will be responsible to support our global Category Management team and define category strategy and executing long-term category plans foster relationships spanning cross functional business stakeholders and manage key supplier relationships You will support the management of the category and the unique reporting and comparative analysis needs Job responsibilities Collaborate well with internal stakeholders to understand their IT Project Services needs and ensure alignment with procurement strategies that drive client success and business results Collaborate with aligned Category Management to establish identify and refine process improvements and relationship management both internal and external Building and maintain professional relationships with vendors and ensuring vendor performance meets organizational standards Update maintain and create procedural guidelines SharePoint sites and resource documents Identify opportunities educate the business on souring Services and Contingent Labor Best Practices Ensure compliance and utilization of strategic programs and adherence to executed agreements including pricing processes and policies Partner with ITPS team to intake requirements qualify and define opportunities for reporting requirements Apply analysis and trends to global sourcing category operations support Consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism in behavior and performance Focus on continuous learning regarding sourcing best practices through partnership with a variety of internal teams and gain experience in global sourcing systems Maintaining emphasis on Communication Mailbox Vendor Management System dashboard management Required qualifications capabilities and skills 5 years of experience or equivalent work in Sourcing and Procurement Knowledge of Professional Services Contingent Workforce Labor Sourcing best practices within a centralized sourced model including exposure to supply chain and demand management planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey procurement strategies updates and results to stakeholders and team members Knowledge of the key aspects of the RFI RFP RFQ and sourcing process Technology or Clerical Professional - Contingent Workforce Professional Services Sourcing experience Strong knowledge of MS Excel Word and PowerPoint understanding of how to effectively use Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced and complex environment working in very strong collaborative team environment Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Deliver first class service to our customers improve end user experience Thrive in a dynamic environment Excellent prioritization and time management skills Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills Familiarity with procurement and vendor management software tools Ability to conduct market industry supplier analysis and synthesize data into a consumable format CCWP or CCWP SOW Mgmt Expert certifications About Us JPMorganChase one of the oldest financial institutions offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers small businesses and many of the world s most prominent corporate institutional and government clients under the J P Morgan and Chase brands Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking consumer and small business banking commercial banking financial transaction processing and asset management We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute including race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable law We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as mental health or physical disability needs Visit our for more information about requesting an accommodation About the Team Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company ensuring that we re setting our businesses clients customers and employees up for success Global Supplier Services GSS manages the source-to-pay cycle engaging with suppliers negotiating contracts conducting risk assessments and evaluating the customer experience Global teams support sourcing third party oversight procurement and payment operations supplier relationship management and customer experience