What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Sourcing Consultant position at Accylerate?
Job Titles: IT Sourcing Consultant
Job ID: 801982
Employment Type: Contract
Location: 1300 E Main Street Richmond VA,23219
Ideal Candidate Profile: We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Consultant to lead and manage complex IT sourcing and procurement initiatives from initial request through contract execution. The ideal candidate will work independently as a team leader in the development and execution of sourcing strategies while partnering closely with business stakeholders to solve technology-related business challenges.
This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle, including solicitation development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract execution, and risk mitigation. The consultant will ensure sourcing strategies align with organizational goals and deliver long-term value to customers through effective supplier partnerships and strong contractual agreements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a variety of sourcing and procurement projects, including complex Information Technology contracts from initiation through contract execution.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with customer objectives, business requirements, and procurement policies.
- Create solicitation documents such as RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, SOWs, and other procurement-related documentation.
- Coordinate and facilitate supplier proposal evaluations, scoring, and selection processes.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers related to pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, and contractual obligations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, operational, and financial risks throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, legal teams, and executive leadership.
- Manage customer expectations through effective communication, project updates, and timely delivery of milestones.
- Conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to support continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure compliance with procurement standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost optimization, vendor performance, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
- Proven experience managing IT sourcing, procurement, or strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Strong experience handling complex IT contracts, vendor negotiations, and supplier management.
- Experience developing solicitation documents including RFPs, RFQs, and Statements of Work.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong understanding of contract risk mitigation and procurement best practices.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting enterprise-level IT procurement initiatives.
- Familiarity with public sector or regulated procurement environments.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, PMP, or equivalent are a plus.
- Experience with sourcing/procurement systems and contract management tools.
Salary : $64 - $66