IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist

IT Strategic Sourcing Coordinator

Apex Systems, along with their client is sourcing for an IT Strategic Sourcing Coordinator. Please see the details of the role below:

Position Title: IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Tampa, FL

Rate: $45-60/hr

Duration: Contract

This role is responsible for supporting the execution of the company's overall IT Sourcing strategy (including hardware, software, telecom/networking, private cloud, public cloud, and IT professional services). This role supports the execution of RFPs/RFQs, contract negotiations, and sourcing activities for procurement requests across the IT portfolio. Given the short-term nature of this position, the candidate will be able to ramp quickly, operate with limited oversight, and provide continuity across active sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support IT stakeholder engagements to execute sourcing strategies aligned to DTCC's financial and operational control objectives.
• Support compliance with procurement policies, processes, and systems for IT category spend.
• Support the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including RFx execution, contracting coordination, and downstream procurement activities.
• Assist in managing renewals to support savings delivery and minimize business disruption.
• Participate in vendor QBRs and support preparation of materials and insights.
• Analyze spend and contract data to support the identification of savings and efficiency opportunities.
• Support sourcing initiatives by executing against defined project objectives across financial, risk, and operational priorities.
• Develop subject matter knowledge through research, benchmarking, and internal collaboration.
• Support negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and contractual terms under guidance from senior team members.
• Review intake requests and gather business requirements from stakeholders.
• Support evaluation of supplier proposals and facilitate coordination toward vendor selection.
• Assist with supplier onboarding activities and coordination across internal functions.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders regarding sourcing requests and timelines.
• Partner closely with Sourcing Directors and Associate Directors to align on category strategy, requirements, and targets.

Qualifications

• 46 years of IT Strategic Sourcing or procurement experience in a global organization, preferably within financial services, with the ability to quickly ramp into active sourcing workstreams and deliver value with limited onboarding time.
• Exposure to executing RFx processes and supporting contract negotiations across IT categories (hardware, software, telecom/networking, cloud, and professional services).
• Foundational understanding of enterprise IT vendors and emerging technologies.
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate sourcing concepts for business and functional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide seamless coverage across in-flight sourcing activities with appropriate guidance and escalation.
• Analytical and reporting capabilities to support sourcing insights and decision-making.
• Adaptability and comfort working in evolving, transformation-oriented environments.
• Basic understanding of financial, legal, and operational controls in regulated environments.
• Exposure to supporting SLA development and supplier performance management.