Senior IT Sourcing Specialist (Houston, TX)

• 1-Year Contract
• Pay Rate: $54-$57/hour (W2), depending on experience
• Hybrid: Houston, TX 77079

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond-for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.


To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise-a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.


Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you're looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.


Enbridge is hiring a Senior IT Sourcing Specialist right now-when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.


Role Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Sourcing Specialist to serve as a strategic partner to Technology and Business leaders. This role leads complex, high-value IT sourcing initiatives with a strong focus on developing sourcing strategies, executing complex negotiations, and delivering enterprise-wide value.
• The successful candidate will be accountable for driving measurable cost savings, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring business continuity across IT services and software portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for IT services and software, including sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.
• Develop and implement IT sourcing and category strategies aligned with technology roadmaps, business priorities, and enterprise cost reduction and efficiency objectives.
• Lead and execute complex negotiations across a broad range of IT categories, including:
• Systems Integrators (SI) and large-scale transformation programs
• Managed Services and outcome-based delivery models
• Enterprise and mission-critical software agreements
• Complex Statements of Work (SOWs) featuring layered SLAs, service credits, and performance-based pricing
• Negotiate pricing models, commercial frameworks, and contractual terms that balance cost, performance, and risk.
• Partner closely with IT and business stakeholders to support demand planning, forecasting, and sourcing decisions that ensure service continuity and risk mitigation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business requirements into sourcing and commercial strategies.
• Apply market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost modeling to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen negotiation outcomes.
• Drive contract utilization, value realization, and savings delivery through effective governance, performance metrics, and ongoing supplier engagement.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities, including supplier performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement within IT / Technology environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations for IT services and software, including Systems Integrators, Managed Services, and enterprise-scale agreements.
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing and category strategies across IT portfolios.
• Strong expertise negotiating complex IT Statements of Work (SOWs), pricing models, SLAs, and commercial frameworks.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, efficiency improvements, and continuity of service through sourcing initiatives.
• Strong ability to manage and influence senior IT and business stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible sourcing experience within Technology and Information Services (TIS), including Software, Hardware, and IT Services.
• Superior oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with strong influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Proven ability to negotiate large, complex Software, Hardware, and IT Services agreements.
• Ability to independently manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

Preferred:

• Postgraduate degree or MBA.
• Professional certifications such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment (hybrid or on-site depending on business needs).
• This role may involve elevated stress levels due to high visibility, tight deadlines, and competing stakeholder interests. Effective prioritization, negotiation, and influence are essential.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.


Applying with Raise


Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years' experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you'll get more than just a chance at a great job-you'll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.


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• Published on 13 Apr 2026, 9:37 PM