Associate Director IT Strategic Sourcing

Kforce has a client in need of an Associate Director IT Strategic Sourcing in Jersey City, NJ. Responsibilities:

• Partner with technology and business leaders to support sourcing initiatives that align with organizational goals and budget objectives
• Manage supplier relationships and cultivate strategic partnerships that deliver ongoing value and service excellence
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract standards, and purchasing processes
• *Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including vendor evaluations, RFP/RFQ activities, contract negotiations, and procurement execution
• Monitor contract renewals and supplier agreements to optimize costs and minimize operational risk
• Conduct regular business reviews with key vendors to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Analyze spend, contract, and supplier data to uncover cost-saving and process efficiency opportunities
• Drive sourcing projects and vendor initiatives that support financial, operational, and risk management objectives
• Stay informed on industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies to enhance sourcing strategies
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual agreements with suppliers
• Gather business requirements and evaluate procurement requests from internal stakeholders
• Review vendor proposals and facilitate supplier selection processes with business partners and cross-functional teams
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and assist with issue resolution throughout implementation
• Provide stakeholders with updates on project status, timelines, and procurement activities
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, and technology teams to support category strategy and sourcing objectives

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or vendor management within a large, complex organization
• Demonstrated success managing sourcing events, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships across technology-related categories
• Experience negotiating agreements for software, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, managed services, or professional services
• Strong understanding of technology suppliers, market trends, and emerging solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into business-friendly language
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation capabilities
• Comfortable operating in evolving environments and supporting organizational change
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, risk management principles, and internal controls
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to establish and manage vendor performance expectations and service standards