IT Sourcing Specialist :: Houston, Texas (Fully Onsite)

Job Title IT Sourcing Specialist

Location Houston, Texas (Fully Onsite)

Duration 6 months

MS Teams interview, Onsite interview could be requested/required

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

* IT Sourcing (Software, Hardware, Telecom) experience REQUIRED

* 5-7 + years' experience

* Client Utility this industry will be prioritized, HOUSTON ONLY

Please submit candidates who demonstrate professionalism, strong strategic sourcing skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Technology procurement and supplier negotiation experience are heavily required.

Job Details:

Summary:

A Sourcing Specialist is responsible for large, complex technology (Software, Hardware, Telecom) RFQ's. The main function of a Sourcing Specialist is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pricing with those vendors to support the RFQ.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and procurement requirements for technology products and services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate software licenses, cloud agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and other technology contracts.
• Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend solutions that deliver best value and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial, contractual, and performance-related issues.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance, Privacy, and Enterprise Architecture throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and licensing models to provide strategic sourcing guidance.
• Lead high-value, complex procurement initiatives and serve as a technology sourcing subject matter expert.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and achieve alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive, technical, and supplier audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, procurement systems, spend analysis, and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and technology procurement best practices.
• Experience negotiating software licensing, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, and professional services agreements.
• Understanding of commercial, legal, financial, cybersecurity, and vendor risk considerations within the procurement lifecycle.
• Ability to identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• 5-7 years' experience

Akshit Sisonia - Sr. Technical Recruiter

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