Sourcing Specialist

Lead complex contract negotiations for high-risk and high-value supplier agreements. Review, draft, interpret, and negotiate contract terms while mitigating legal, commercial, and operational risks. Analyze supplier pricing proposals and drive cost optimization and savings opportunities. Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle to maximize value, performance, and customer satisfaction. Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct sourcing events, and evaluate RFP responses. Customize and enhance contract language to address evolving technology, market, regulatory, and business needs. Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including contract reassignment and supplier negotiations. Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, procurement, and corporate governance requirements. Resolve vendor disputes, advise stakeholders on contract risks, and recommend effective mitigation strategies. Mentor Contract Analysts and provide guidance on sourcing, negotiations, and risk management best practices. Collaborate with executive leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, savings, and business outcomes. Key Requirements 5+ years of Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, or related experience. Strong expertise in contract drafting, interpretation, risk assessment, and negotiations. Experience analyzing pricing proposals and negotiating commercial terms. Ability to gather business requirements and develop strategic sourcing solutions. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Preferred Qualifications Experience negotiating Software Licensing agreements (on-premises and SaaS/vendor-hosted). Knowledge of AI-related contracts and technology procurement. Experience negotiating software license renewals and commercial pricing agreements. #J-18808-Ljbffr