Sourcing Specialist - Information Technology

IT / Technical Sourcing Specialist - Contract / Consultant

REMOTE | UNITED STATES DIGITAL & TECHNOLOGY TALENT

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This contract opportunity is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.

Individuals requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Build the Talent Behind Digital Transformation

A privately held global organization and recognized leader in business-to-business distribution is seeking an experienced IT / Technical Sourcing Specialist (Contract/Consultant) . The company provides electrical, industrial, safety, and related solutions through a nationwide network of locally operated businesses serving contractor, commercial, industrial, and utility customers. This consultant will support enterprise hiring initiatives across software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, ERP platforms, data & analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital product organizations.

Engagement Overview

This contract consulting opportunity (6-12 months) is designed for an experienced technical sourcer who understands modern technology and can build credible relationships with software engineers, cybersecurity professionals, cloud and ERP specialists, data experts, product leaders, and technology executives. The business combines the scale and resources of a global enterprise with the market knowledge, customer relationships, and entrepreneurial culture of established local operating companies.

The consultant will partner with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Managers to identify difficult-to-find talent and develop sustainable pipelines for current and future needs. The technology agenda spans omnichannel customer experiences, enterprise applications, data and insights, cybersecurity, automation, supply chain modernization, and tools that improve associate productivity and customer service.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Strategic Technical Sourcing

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical technology hiring needs.
• Build proactive pipelines of passive and active candidates.
• Conduct talent mapping, competitive intelligence, and market research.
• Identify emerging talent pools and recommend sourcing approaches.
• Use advanced search methods to uncover hard-to-reach candidates.

Candidate Assessment & Engagement

• Evaluate technical resumes and online profiles for alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Conduct targeted outreach and initial qualification conversations.
• Build long-term relationships with passive technical talent.
• Present qualified candidate pipelines and talent insights to stakeholders.
• Support a responsive, professional candidate experience.

Technology Talent Areas

Current and future sourcing needs may include:

Software Engineering & Full Stack Development

Application Development

Cybersecurity

Cloud Engineering & Architecture

ERP & Enterprise Applications

Data Engineering & Analytics

Artificial Intelligence & Automation

Product Management

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical sourcing, technical recruiting, or talent acquisition experience.
• Demonstrated success engaging passive candidates for difficult-to-fill technology roles.
• Experience supporting searches across software development, cybersecurity, cloud, ERP, data & analytics, product management, enterprise applications, or digital transformation.
• Ability to manage multiple complex sourcing initiatives and communicate progress clearly.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, organization, and project management skills.

Technical Acumen Preferred

Software Engineering

.NET, C#, APIs, microservices, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Agile/Scrum

Cybersecurity

SIEM, endpoint security, IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, Zero Trust, Microsoft security technologies

Cloud, Data & AI

Microsoft Azure, data platforms, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, data warehousing, AI, machine learning concepts, automation

ERP & Enterprise Platforms

ERP systems, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, warehouse and inventory management, financial systems, enterprise integrations

Advanced Sourcing Expertise

LinkedIn Recruiter and AI Channel platforms

Boolean and X-Ray search

Talent mapping and competitive intelligence

Market research and pipeline development

AI-enabled recruiting tools, including Microsoft Copilot

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This engagement offers the opportunity to partner with technology leaders shaping enterprise modernization within an essential distribution industry. The organization is investing in digital commerce, data, AI, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, and modern supply chain capabilities to make it easier for customers to access critical products and solutions. xhyhwjd You will apply your expertise in technical sourcing, talent intelligence, market mapping, and pipeline development to help build the teams behind that transformation.