IT Strategic Sourcing Consultant

IT Strategic Sourcing ConsultantLocation: Hybrid in Holyoke, MA

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Job DescriptionThe IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant will provide procurement support across the organization, with primary responsibility for IT-related sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and renewal optimization.The role will also be responsible for performing day-to-day purchasing functions, including requisition processing, purchase order management, contract amendments, and procurement administration.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic SourcingServe as a procurement partner for IT-related spend categories, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, and professional services.Support sourcing activities across additional indirect and direct spend categories as needed.Lead and support RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding events.Negotiate pricing, contract terms, statements of work, and renewals to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and business requirements.Purchasing OperationsCreate, review, and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.Manage purchase order revisions, change orders, amendments, and closeout activities.Facilitate contract renewals and amendments while ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing information, contracts, and supplier documentation.Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to resolve purchasing, invoicing, and contract-related issues.Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, savings tracking, and supplier metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications5+ years of procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing experience, with a strong preference for technology-related products and services, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. xzbcwsv Demonstrated negotiation and supplier management expertise, with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and measurable cost savings.