Our people help make Progressive a successful, energetic, forward-moving organization. Time after time, Progressive has turned the insurance industry upside down through its innovative services, its use of technology and its continual push to be the No. 1 choice for auto insurance.

Do you want to be an unsung hero or a hero? Be part of the team that provides their expertise in relation to every contract that ties to every capital expense dollar spent in IT. Join and help us make smart choices on how we spend out of our budget.



The Information Technology Strategic Sourcing Team is looking for an IT Vendor Management Analyst Senior. The ideal candidate will be taking a Senior role in the acquisition of hardware, software, professional and network services. Other key responsibilities will include identifying viable solution alternatives through thorough analysis, researching and identifying product sources, as well as negotiating pricing, contractual terms, and conditions.



Guiding Principles for Information Technology Strategic Sourcing:

- Understand the business requirements driving each opportunity

- Work with project team to identify due diligence requirements with some examples including Cost Benefit Analysis, market review, vendor financial viability analysis, and directional options for Sr. IT Mgmt decision making

- Ensure RFP's are prepared as required and are sufficiently complete

- Ensure that pricing, contract terms and conditions adequately protect Progressive's current and future interests

- Evaluate and make financing recommendations



The ideal candidate for this position will have a proven background delivering and demonstrating the following responsibilities:

- Experience in negotiating hardware, software, network services and professional services contracts

- A strong working knowledge of information technology principles, goods and services - The ability to communicate effectively within technical, financial, line of business and vendor sales professionals

- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related technical specialty is strongly preferred

- Minimum of six (6) years of analytical business experience in support of IT

- Minimum of four (4) years experience in negotiating information technology transactions, purchases, vendors, contracts, and services

- Strong leadership, project management and presentation skills

- Solid grasp of technical skills with demonstrated problem solving, financial and statistical analysis skills

At Progressive, status quo won't cut it. Our leaders want results and you'll have the chance to make significant contributions in a company that has taken the insurance world by storm. Our company is full of opportunity and promise. Consider the strength of your new employer as one of the country's largest auto insurance companies. You'll be surrounded by smart, driven people like yourself, who combine innovation and analysis to achieve industry-leading results and recognition, such as the BusinessWeek50 and the distinction of being one of America's Most Admired Companies, according to Fortune. Visit us at jobs.progressive.com and share your personality with a company that will value your unique contributions. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.