IT Strategic Sourcing Senior
Talascend is currently seeking an IT Strategic Sourcing Senior for a contract opportunity with our client in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Overview
In this role, you will align sourcing strategies with business objectives, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure supplier performance across a diverse and evolving technology landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global procurement strategies for IT Software and Telecom in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Category Plan.
- Lead sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings, improve quality, and reduce working capital.
- Oversee supplier selection, RFI/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and performance management.
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and maintain a robust supplier scorecard process.
- Foster strong relationships with key supplier leadership.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes from intake to purchase order issuance.
- Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Identify and implement savings opportunities through supplier programs, enterprise discounts, and consumption reduction.
- Improve working capital through payment term negotiations, lead time reductions, and inventory optimization.
- Partner with IT Service Owners to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies.
- Support tactical procurement escalations and reporting as needed.
- Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking, and market trend assessments.
- Contribute to the development and execution of annual and long-term strategic plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Information Technology, or Business.
- 3+ years of experience in contract management, strategic sourcing, or IT procurement.
- Preferred: Masters degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.
Requirements
- Proven success in negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.
- Experience managing IT commodities such as enterprise software.
- M&A Experience a Plus.
- Proficiency in RFP/RFQ/RFI processes.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
Preferred Requirements
- Professional certifications.
- Experience working in matrixed, global environments.
- Familiarity with SAP, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement tools.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.