Senior Technology Contracts & Vendor Analyst

About this role

​ ​ The Senior IT Procurement Analyst will support Inspire Brands’ strategic technology procurement initiatives, coordinating the full contract lifecycle management, ongoing supplier relationship management process, and contract negotiation activities. This role collaborates closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to   identify   opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings, while ensuring compliance with organizational   objectives   and driving value through effective sourcing and contract negotiation strategies.  

This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Drive   the management of the IT Contract Lifecycle, overseeing administration of the Contract Management   System   and ensuring effective governance throughout all contract phases.  

• Prepare   procurement managers for   negotiation of agreements for IT hardware, software, and services, including amendments and revisions. Take ownership of   analytics supporting   both short- and long-term IT contracts to secure   optimal   cost savings and service levels for Inspire Brands.  

• Design and deliver advanced reporting for the IT agreement renewal pipeline, providing key insights and recommendations to IT leadership and stakeholders   through seamless power BI Dashboards .  

• Advance   the development and preparation of documentation for critical IT Procurement projects, RFPs, and RFIs, ensuring alignment with strategic business   objectives .  

• Oversee regular reporting and KPI tracking to drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement.  

• Serve as the primary liaison with Legal Operations Management,   providing   expert guidance on contract matters and risk mitigation strategies.  

• Lead the IT Contractor Tracking, Reporting, and Onboarding Process, streamlining operations and ensuring effective integration of contractor resources into   Inspire’s   IT environment.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and/or 4 Year degree in Computer Science or related field • ​ ​ 6 +   experience   years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or related IT discipline  

• ​ Proven   expertise   in   contract negotiation, lifecycle management and managing   strategic relationships with IT vendors , legal   teams   and technology leaders  

• ​ Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and procurement systems  

• ​ Proficiency   in   PowerBI   dashboard development and   ongoing maintenance ​  is required

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,   SKILLS   or ABILITIES  

• ​ ​ Excellent planning, organization, and follow-through skills  

• ​ Strong   negotiation and organization skills  

• ​ Ability to work with cross functional teams, including legal, accounting,   operations   and management  

• ​ Ability to   support   IT Procurement related Projects, RFPs and RFIs  

• ​ Ability to drive closure to vendor contract negotiations balancing the commitment to budgets  

• ​ Proficient with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  

• ​ Team player able to negotiate with users and members of IT to achieve results  

• ​ Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate information to various audiences, including executive leadership ​  

  Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

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