Contracts and Strategic Sourcing Manager ** Largely Remote **

Contracts and Strategic Sourcing Manager (Largely Remote)

Amerit Consulting is recruiting an experienced Contracts and Strategic Sourcing Manager for a 6‑month contract with potential conversion to full‑time.

Location and Remote

Richmond, VA 23233 (Largely Remote). Occasional travel to Richmond or team meetings required.

Pay and Contract Details

• Base pay: $55.00/hr – $59.00/hr (W2)
• Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension or conversion to FTE in April 2026.
• Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central/Eastern Time.
• Remote work supported; candidate preferably located in Richmond, VA with flexibility for other markets.

Job Description

• Lead the contract separation and sourcing efforts for a newly established, independent business unit.
• Partner with the Interim Strategic Sourcing Lead to manage supplier transitions, drive technology sourcing initiatives, and implement a robust indirect procurement model.
• Execute hands‑on indirect sourcing for categories such as operations & facility services, professional & corporate services, and technology.
• Analyze existing enterprise agreements, identify impacted contracts, and develop strategies to maintain continuity for both legacy and new businesses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms aligned with the new entity’s requirements.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and status reports to provide visibility on progress and dependencies.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, IT, and business stakeholders to execute supplier transitions with minimal disruption.
• Design interim or future‑state processes, templates, and sourcing playbooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, or vendor management (software procurement preferred).
• Strong experience in indirect categories and technology sourcing (SaaS, cloud services, telecom, infrastructure).
• Proficiency with sourcing tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, ServiceNow).
• Hands‑on experience with contract disentanglement, M&A transitions, or spin‑offs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of contracting, decision making, and conflict resolution.

Required Questionnaire

• Do you have sourcing and/or contract experience? If so, what categories?
• Have you managed divestiture activities in a sourcing/procurement role?
• Describe a situation where you led a critical project with unknown variables. What steps did you take to get clarification and deliver results?

Perks and Benefits

• Remote assignment (95%+ remote) with potential to convert to permanent full‑time position in April 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants with criminal histories are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.