IT Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Analyst
Location: Plano, TX.
Job Type: W2 Contract 
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Hybrid 
Pay Range: $35-39
Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Create sourcing strategies that align with enterprise-wide objectives, particularly for shared suppliers, services, and commodities.
• Design, plan, lead, and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other sourcing initiatives with stakeholders across the organization.
• Support Legal and Procurement teams in the development, review, and execution of contractual documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Service Agreements, and other supplier contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners and suppliers to drive process improvements and business value across the enterprise.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contract conditions to achieve cost savings while minimizing financial and legal risk.
• Manage sourcing activities, supplier negotiations, and business partner requests that result in contracts, purchase orders, or strategic supplier engagements.
• Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies based on market analysis, spend analysis, and business requirements.
• Process business requests and support the issuance of purchase orders to suppliers.
• Support technology sourcing and procurement activities, including software, SaaS solutions, IT services, and related technology spend categories.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, and supplier management practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems, including Ariba or similar platforms.
• Experience sourcing software, SaaS solutions, and technology-related services.
• Contract drafting, review, and supplier negotiation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience within the automotive industry.
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise procurement environments.

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