Sourcing Specialist

This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, ensure compliance, and optimize supplier relationships while managing sourcing initiatives for on-prem, SaaS, and cloud-based solutions. The Sourcing Specialist – Software is responsible for supporting the development and execution of sourcing strategies for software procurement across a global environment.

Title: IT Sourcing Specialist
Location: Houston, Texas
Details: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $42.00 - $48.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

Job Summary
The Sourcing Specialist – Software is responsible for supporting the development and execution of sourcing strategies for software procurement across a global environment. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost savings, ensure compliance, and optimize supplier relationships while managing sourcing initiatives for on-prem, SaaS, and cloud-based solutions.
Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of annual and long-term sourcing strategies and pipeline plans for the software category.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through effective sourcing and supplier management strategies.
• Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and manage commercial contract negotiations with software suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including IT, legal, finance, cybersecurity, and other cross-functional teams.
• Mitigate supplier risks through effective contract structuring, negotiation, and ongoing supplier management.
• Communicate project status, sourcing activities, and compliance requirements to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to IT and cross-functional teams to support business outcomes and KPI tracking.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects and related activities within a fast-paced, global environment.
• Ensure alignment with global cybersecurity and data privacy regulations in all software procurement activities.

Years of Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in technology sourcing focused on software (on-premises, SaaS, and cloud environments).

Skills Required

• Experience negotiating and redlining software contracts.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategy development and category management.
• Ability to leverage internal and external data to develop sourcing and category plans.
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to execute sourcing strategies aligned to business needs.
• Knowledge of global cybersecurity and data privacy considerations related to software procurement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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