Sourcing Specialist

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Sourcing Specialist

Contract: Houston, Texas, US

Salary Range: 45.00 - 50.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 371818

End Date: 2026-10-22
Days Left: 10 days, 3 hours left

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Job Title: Sourcing Specialist IV

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Houston, TX - 77002

Pay Range: $45 - 50/hr

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 MS 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

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.

Job Requirement

• Sourcing

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