Job 5143: IT Sourcing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Title: IT Sourcing Subject Matter Expert

Location: Coppell, TX (Preferred), Memphis, TN, or Remote

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Subject Matter Expert to support enterprise technology sourcing, procurement, and vendor management initiatives for a large, complex organization. This role will lead strategic sourcing activities from planning through contract execution while partnering closely with business stakeholders, legal teams, and technology leaders to maximize value, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing professional with strong IT contract negotiation experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage complex procurement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT sourcing initiatives from planning and due diligence through contract execution and ongoing supplier governance.
• Develop sourcing strategies that optimize cost, value, quality, and supplier performance.
• Manage complex sourcing events, including RFP development, vendor evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost savings and sourcing optimization opportunities.
• Negotiate technology contracts, including contract redlining and commercial terms, while collaborating with legal teams.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with organizational procurement policies and contracting standards.
• Serve as the primary sourcing advisor for assigned business units.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier financial health, market trends, and performance to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review existing supplier agreements to optimize pricing, service levels, contract utilization, and overall value.
• Partner with cross-functional subject matter experts to gather business requirements and support sourcing initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding budgets, contract terms, and sensitive business information.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, service quality, and sourcing processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT sourcing, strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and RFP processes.
• Strong IT contract negotiation experience, including contract redlining.
• Experience negotiating and managing technology vendor agreements.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex contractual and business information clearly.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, legal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing supplier performance, contract utilization, and sourcing opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise-level sourcing or procurement transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing supplier governance and supplier relationship management programs.
• Knowledge of technology procurement and enterprise vendor management practices.

How to Apply

If you have experience leading IT sourcing initiatives, negotiating technology contracts, and building strong supplier partnerships, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.

Third-party agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be accepted.