Strategic Sourcing Analyst

IT Procurement Specialist

Aston Carter is partnering with a leading financial services organization to hire an IT Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing initiatives across technology categories. This role plays a critical part in managing vendor relationships, driving cost savings, and leading end-to-end procurement activities for high-value engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing engagements for IT vendors, including software and services
• Develop and execute RFx processes (RFP, RFI, RFQ)
• Conduct competitive bidding and evaluate supplier proposals
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms for engagements typically exceeding $250K
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with legal, vendor management, and risk teams to ensure compliance
• Support Category Leads on complex sourcing initiatives
• Maintain sourcing activity within procurement systems (Oracle preferred)
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and efficiency

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or strategic sourcing
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Hands-on experience managing RFx processes
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing engagements simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle or similar procurement/ERP systems
• Experience in financial services or large enterprise environments
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Work with a highly respected financial services organization
• Gain exposure to enterprise-level IT sourcing and high-value contract negotiations
• Play a key role in strategic decision-making and vendor selection
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to drive measurable impact through cost savings and process improvements

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (combination of onsite and remote work)
• Standard business hours (MondayFriday)
• Collaborative, professional corporate setting

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Malvern, PA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Malvern, PA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.