IT Sourcing Specialist Software Procurement

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Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Business Support, Candidate Sourcing, Category Development, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Finance, Information Technology Software, Internet Security, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Performance Metrics, Privacy Regulations, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Management, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Sourcing Specialist – Software

Location: Houston, TX 77079
Pay Rate: Starting at $40.00/hour
Schedule: Onsite, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

The Sourcing Specialist – Software is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for software procurement, managing supplier relationships, and leading contract negotiations. This role works cross-functionally to deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and support business objectives in a fast-paced, global environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category
  • Achieve targeted cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Lead RFx processes and negotiate commercial contracts with software suppliers
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams including IT, legal, finance, and cybersecurity
  • Mitigate supplier risks through effective contract structuring and supplier management
  • Communicate project status, process compliance, policies, and business procedures to stakeholders and leadership
  • Serve as a strategic business partner to IT and other key stakeholders to drive outcomes, ensure compliance, and track KPIs
  • Lead multiple sourcing projects simultaneously in a global, fast-paced environment
  • Maintain awareness of global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations related to software procurement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in technology sourcing, specifically software (on-premise, SaaS, and cloud-based solutions)
  • Proven experience negotiating and redlining software contracts
  • Ability to leverage internal and external data to develop category strategies
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to plan and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business needs
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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