Washington, DC30+ days ago
What You’ll Do: • Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contract negotiations, and supplier management • Manage 10–13 active sourcing transactions while balancing workload and timelines • Partner closely with business stakeholders, procurement, legal, and risk teams • Negotiate complex IT and Professional Services contracts (cloud services like AWS included) • Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable federal procurement requirements • Manage renewals, resolve contract/invoice issues, and maintain documentation in SAP Ariba What We’re Looking For: • 5–9 years of experience in IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing • Strong experience with Professional Services, Software, and SaaS purchasing • Proven ability to run RFx processes independently and lead contract negotiations • Excellent critical thinking, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills • Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba (must-have) • Proficient with MS Office Suite and Adobe • Team-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable working independently Nice to Have: • Contracting certifications such as NCMA IT Sourcing Associate – Supply Chain (IT Procurement) Location: Washington, DC (Remote) Type: Contract Job Description: We’re looking for a high-performing Senior Sourcing Associate with strong experience in IT and Professional Services procurement to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives.