Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Description

Strategic Sourcing team within Procurement, partnering closely with business units to acquire the products and services they need to operate effectively.

The position supports sourcing activities for new products/services, contract expirations, and cyclical renewals.

Responsibilities include managing procurement workflows such as creating POs, executing DocuSign agreements, running RFPs, and supporting contract negotiations.

The workload typically includes 20–30 active projects at a time.

Ideal candidates bring strong contract and procurement experience.

Experience with Co Pilot is valued; Ariba experience is helpful but not required. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, analytical ability, and customer service skills. This role joins a four person sourcing team.

Overview:

Works with business and support units to help source suitable vendors at the best price to meet requirements. Carries out the Strategic Sourcing process designed to maximize competition and leverage when selecting and contracting with chosen vendors. Negotiates contracts generally up to 1 m in value.

Primary Responsibilities:

For sourcing initiatives work with management to identify an Executive Sponsor and a cross-functional project team to ensure appropriate buy-in support and participation throughout the project.Guide the Project Team through the Strategic Sourcing process and keep the Executive Sponsor and relevant senior managers informed of progress setbacks and obstacles. Lead a kick-off meeting with the Project Team to clarify the objectives strategy and proposed timeline of the sourcing initiative. Develop and execute Requests for Proposals RFPs Requests for Quotes RFQs and/or Requests for Information RFIs based on identified business needs market conditions and corpoate standards. Facilitate analysis evaluation and scoring of vendor proposals against criteria established and agreed on by the team. Conduct multiple rounds of bids and coordinate activities such as vendor demonstrations reference calls and on-site visits to short-list vendors. Lead contract negotiations in conjunction with the Project Team and Legal to ensure we obtain the most competitive pricing and favorable terms possible.Prepare sufficient documentation to inform Executive Sponsor and senior managers of recommendations and results of the sourcing initiative including any achieved savings customer implications and impacts to business operations.Guide business and support units through the Third-Party Risk Management Program in conjunction with the Third-Party Risk Management team to ensure selected vendors are properly risk tiered vetted and approved before executing a contract.Research and analyze procurement trend data at the Bank and recommend savings opportunities to associated business lines ad support functions.Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the MT Bank brand.Maintain MT internal control standards including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing is a structured process for selecting the most suitable vendors at the best price. Strategic Sourcing includes a six step process that ensures we are maximizing competition and leverage when choosing vendors. As such this position plays an important role in controlling expense and mitigating risk at the Bank. The position is responsible for ensuring contracts are papered properly deals are well-documented and the Bank receives the best value or each dollar spent.

Locations:

Albany New York

Amherst New York

Annapolis Maryland

Baltimore Maryland

Binghamton New York

Boston Massachusetts

Brattleboro Vermont

Bridgeport Connecticut

Buffalo New York

Burlington Vermont

Columbia Maryland

Cumberland Maryland

Danvers Massachusetts

Fishkill New York

Getzville New York

Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Hartford Connecticut

Hauppauge New York

Lancaster Pennsylvania

Manassas Virginia

McLean Virginia

Millsboro Delaware

New Haven Connecticut

New York New York

New York New York

Paramus New Jersey

Radnor Pennsylvania

Rochester New York

Rockville Maryland

Syracuse New York

Tarrytown New York

Timonium Maryland

Washington District of Columbia

Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania

Williamsport Pennsylvania

Williamsville New York

Wilmington Delaware

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.