Indirect Sourcing Lead - Distinctive Staffing Solutions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement robust category management strategies to enable value creation for IT categories, encompassing hardware, software, cloud services, reseller, and other technology-related products and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align category strategies with organizational objectives.
• Utilize market intelligence, benchmarking, and industry trends to stay informed and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the development of enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for technology, incorporating various sourcing tactics, such as RFP/RFI/RFQ, E-auctions, and benchmarking, to negotiate favorable contracts and achieve savings targets.
• Leverage industry best practices and emerging trends to inform and enhance sourcing strategies.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with business goals and requirements.
• Demonstrate expert negotiation skills in engagements with Cloud Service Providers and top-tier Enterprise Software Providers.
• Lead contract negotiation, ensuring agreements are favorable, cost-effective, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract performance, addressing issues promptly and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct regular business reviews, evaluating supplier performance against established KPIs and SLAs
• Effectively manage risks associated with supplier relationships, ensuring business continuity and compliance
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Contribute to building a high-performing team through effective communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in IT sourcing, specifically in enterprise software/SaaS, Cloud services, and Network Hardware
• ·5+ years of experience managing senior-level relationships with top-tier enterprise vendors.
• ·5+ years of enterprise technology procurement and contract negotiation experience with vendors, including deep knowledge of licensing models and key contract terms.
• ·Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as app rationalization and license optimization.
• ·Proven track record of achieving year-over-year savings, expertise in contract negotiations, and delivering measurable, valuable results aligned with organizational KPIs.
• ·Strong understanding of data analytics and the ability to leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.
• ·Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• ·Familiarity with emerging technologies in the IT industry and the ability to anticipate and address potential sourcing challenges.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The mental and physical requirements. described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment as well as remotely. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or hazardous material when in our warehouse facilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.