Sourcing Lead

Sourcing Lead

Our client, IT Procurement & Sourcing is seeking a Sourcing Lead to join their team. As a Sourcing Lead, you will be part of the IT Procurement organization supporting enterprise technology sourcing and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking, confident stakeholder communication, and a proven track record of contract and supplier management which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: IT Sourcing/ Procurement Lead

Location: On-site in NYC/ Princeton, NJ / or Denver, Colorado; hybrid work schedule, 2x on site per week

Pay Range: $55 - $57/hr W2 (We can not work C2C/1099)

Type: Contract

Duration: Contract through March 2027, chance of extension

What's the Job?

• Create, refresh, and implement category strategies for assigned IT sub-categories, translating business goals into actionable sourcing plans.
• Lead high-profile negotiations with large enterprise supplier partners to deliver maximum commercial benefit while ensuring business needs are met.
• Establish performance-based professional service agreements across IT managed services, Cloud, SaaS software, network, compute, data & analytics, and enterprise architecture capability areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic vendors and internal stakeholders, managing senior-level engagement and challenging thinking with market and commercial insight.
• Manage key supplier relationships end-to-end: monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, ensure contract compliance, and resolve contractual issues to minimize service disruptions.

What's Needed?

• 510+ years of technology procurement work experience, with proven contract and supplier management experience involving global, offshore Managed Services Providers.
• Must have Ariba experience as an end-user
• Candidates from life sciences or financial industries ideal.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, Mathematics, or Supply Chain Management preferred, but not required.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to shape and influence critical IT investment decisions through robust category and sourcing strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional leadership, including CTO, CISO, CPO, Controller, and their teams, to align sourcing outcomes with technical and business requirements.
• Lead sourcing events and negotiations with new and incumbent suppliers to deliver best-in-class qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring supplier performance and strengthening contract management tools and procedures.
• Contribute to meaningful cost savings while maintaining quality and innovation across IT product and managed services sourcing.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.