Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. This critical role is designed to support IT and some non-IT tasks. The role is primarily responsible for overseeing IT contract management. This position also requires close collaboration with the IT Enterprise Architecture team to effectively manage and design the IT portfolio.

Role provides the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, working both virtually and in the Houston office when required. Employees are expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week in office but may be required to report to the office more often based on business needs.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

This role will report directly to the Sr. IT Sourcing Manager. This role will work with IT and Procurement leaders to assist with sourcing and synergy support. Critical partners to this role are the IT EA Team, IT PMO leader, IT Department Leadership, OII Corporate Supply Chain Management Team, and the Accounts Payable Team.

Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, skills, training, and education. Minimum 3 years of experience executing data-informed sourcing strategies that deliver tangible added value to the organization's strategic goals and objectives. Comfortable addressing strategic vendor relationships and developing strategies that reduce overall cost or risk. Understanding of IT asset management. Minimum three years in IT sourcing, IT procurement, and IT vendor management functions. Minimum three years of experience in sourcing products, technical trends, and their potential implications to the business. Minimum three years of business-case development managing large, complex IT suppliers across multiple countries.

This position is considered Hybrid/Office work which is characterized as follows. Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night. Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace. Work surface is stable (flat). Working from home some days/ working from the office others (as agreed upon with CITO).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. This position is considered LIGHT work.

Job Identification 10552. Job Category Supply Chain Management. Job Schedule Full time. Workplace Hybrid.