Brand: Post Holdings Inc.

Categories: Information Technology

Locations: Saint Louis, Missouri

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: Yes

Req ID: 24592

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Feeding the world is what we do – how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans Farms, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Ronzoni Pasta and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores. Our offices and manufacturing sites are in 62 locations in five countries, and we have 11,500+ employees. Over the past 10 years, Post has made 22+ acquisitions and reached $7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2023. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries. Post Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands—together, we make a difference. Responsibilities The Senior IT Contract Negotiations Manager is a critical member of the IT Contracts team. The IT Contracts team manages the IT Procurement activities across Post Holdings. This role reports to the Director, IT Contracts & Vendor Management but will have a leadership role in all aspects of the negotiations and vendor management process, including an active role in M&A activities. This position will work senior members of the corporate IT team, including the CIO, CISO, CTO, VP of HRIT and VP of Data and Analytics. This position will also work closely with the CIOs and their teams at Post’s operating companies. KEY RESPONSIBLITIES Assert a leading role in supplier negotiation sessions as a contract management / supplier management team lead Negotiate with suppliers and collaborate with Post Legal Counsel and others to conclude Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, and order-form based terms and conditions Lead supplier selection processes in partnership with holding and operating company stakeholders Conduct contract reviews for holding and operating company IT contracts, including contracts for software, hardware, SaaS, network, data center hosting services, managed services / outsourcing, and deliverables-based projects Eliminate or mitigate supplier audit claims Negotiate technology contract license disputes Formulate and propose alternative contracting / licensing options Assist with M&A due diligence and integration of transactions Consolidate contracts across Post Holdings while still enabling spin-offs and divestitures of operating companies Quantify impact of gaining or conceding various contract terms / sets of terms Deliver business team requests for supplier contracts and technology purchases in accordance with timeframes mandated by the needs of the business Prepare presentations about Post supplier data analytic measures for the Chief Information Officer Manage monthly reporting Utilize managing tools such as Microsoft Suite, Zycus, Smartsheet, and Tableau Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Minimum 10 years of experience working with IT contracts and other complex legal documents, including at least 5 years of experience as a Lead IT Contract Negotiator for the enterprise 5+ years for all IT categories including data center, desktop / laptop hardware, servers, software licensing / maintenance, SaaS, and cloud computing 5+ years of experience in procurement of IT managed and outsourced services and deliverables-based projects Experience in leading complex negotiations and vendor relationships with mega vendors (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP, etc.) Proven ability to work both independently with little supervision, as well as part of a team Excellent writing and oral presentation skills Comfortable with conflict and adept at problem resolution Proven, successful experience communicating and collaborating effectively across multiple corporate entities, both in the U.S. and Internationally in support of overall corporate goals Ability to invent options (negotiation creativity) Location: Preferred St. Louis (which operates on a hybrid schedule). Potential for remote work for qualified candidates outside the St. Louis region.

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