IT Strategic Sourcing Analystt Lead

We are looking for an experienced IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst Lead to support enterprise procurement initiatives. This long-term contract position will partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to manage complex IT purchasing efforts, negotiate high-value agreements, and align vendor contracts with operational and strategic objectives. The role is ideal for someone who can balance analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and contract oversight across a range of technology-related categories.

Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities for complex IT purchases, from initial business need assessment through contract review, approval, and execution.
• Partner with legal, information security, risk, technical teams, and suppliers to move high-value engagements forward while meeting timelines, compliance expectations, and business goals.
• Organize and drive competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, while gathering requirements, facilitating discussions, and documenting key decisions and follow-up actions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on sourcing strategy, supplier capabilities, market conditions, and negotiation approaches that improve value and reduce risk.
• Oversee multiple concurrent procurement initiatives involving hardware, software, telecom, and consulting services, including large and long-duration agreements.
• Maintain accurate contract and procurement records, monitor data quality across sourcing systems, and identify opportunities to improve internal processes and controls.
• Support vendor relationship development by aligning supplier performance expectations with business needs and collaborating on service level agreement considerations.
• Provide guidance to team members on procurement practices and negotiation methods, including coaching newer colleagues and sharing effective sourcing techniques.
• Track industry trends, technology developments, and relevant regulatory considerations to strengthen category planning and sourcing decisions.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing or procurement initiatives for complex IT goods and services.
• Strong knowledge of contract negotiation, supplier management, and competitive bid processes such as RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including legal, security, risk, finance, and business leadership.
• Proven skill in managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to deadlines and detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills, with the ability to document outcomes clearly.
• Analytical mindset with experience reviewing procurement data, supporting compliance, and improving sourcing processes.
• Leadership capability to train, mentor, or guide others in procurement best practices and negotiation strategy.
• Familiarity with IT procurement categories such as software, hardware, telecommunications, and related services.

Compensation

$61.00-$61.67 Hourly

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