Sr Sourcing Specialist and/or Category Lead

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic sourcing for software, cloud services, hardware, infrastructure, telecommunications, and other technology services.
• Create and manage RFPs and RFQs and help select the right suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, SOWs, renewals, amendments, and other agreements with suppliers.
• Work with business teams to provide supplier recommendations, market information, pricing information, and contract guidance.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects, supplier discussions, and contract negotiations at the same time.
• Support Senior Sourcing Managers with category planning and sourcing strategies.
• Manage both high-priority projects and daily sourcing activities while meeting deadlines.
• Support TSA exit projects by finding and onboarding new suppliers, technologies, and services.
• Help move services from existing TSA agreements to new suppliers and replacement services.
• Work with Legal, Finance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, PMO, Quality, and business teams during contract and supplier onboarding activities.
• Make sure sourcing and contracts follow security, privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract renewals, risks, and business continuity.
• Track technology trends, supplier offerings, market conditions, and new technology solutions.
• Help improve procurement processes and sourcing procedures.
  Support supplier relationship management and long-term sourcing strategies.