Senior Sourcing Associate (IT Procurement)

Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.

Washington, DC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Candidate Sourcing, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Consulting, Enterprise Architecture, Event Management, IT Procurement, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Information Technology Software, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Strategy, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Software as a Service (SaaS), Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, eSourcing
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Company Description 
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Business/IT Strategy, Business Process Blueprints, Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Transformation. 
  
Role: Senior Sourcing Associate (IT Procurement)
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Job Type: Contract-To-Hire
 
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Associate to join our procurement team and lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories. This role requires a strong background in IT procurement, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end sourcing event management.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage end-to-end sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT-related spend categories.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contract agreements with suppliers.
  • Manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects while meeting business timelines.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and drive sourcing initiatives.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend optimal sourcing solutions.
  • Support contract execution and supplier relationship management activities.
 
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 6+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with a focus on IT Procurement.
  • Proven experience sourcing and negotiating:
    • IT hardware, software, and services.
    • SaaS and Cloud agreements.
    • IT consulting and professional services.
  • Strong experience managing RFP/RFQ processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead supplier negotiations.
  • Experience owning sourcing projects from strategy through contract execution.
  • Ability to manage multiple sourcing events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 
Lumen Solutions Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status. 

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Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.