What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT) position at Akkodis?
Job Title: Sourcing Manager
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Location: New York City
Salary Range: 60hr to 65hr
Benefits: Health, Dental 401k
Akkodis is currently seeking a contract to hire Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT). We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support a fast-paced, high-volume IT and SaaS procurement environment. This role is ideal for a results-driven sourcing professional who thrives in a dynamic setting, excels at managing complex technology contracts, and can effectively partner with both technical and business stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across IT, SaaS, software, and technology-related categories
- Manage a high-volume contract pipeline, including renewals, amendments, and new vendor engagements.
- Drive RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution
- Collaborate closely with IT teams and business leaders to develop sourcing strategies aligned with technical and operational requirements
- Provide consistent communication regarding project status, risks, timelines, and next steps
- Build and maintain strong relationships with technology and SaaS vendors to maximize value and performance
- Utilize procurement tools such as Ariba to manage sourcing activities and workflows
- Proactively identify and escalate potential issues to ensure timely delivery of procurement objectives
Qualifications
- 10 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience, with a strong emphasis on IT and SaaS categories
- Demonstrated success managing high-volume sourcing and contract environments
- Strong expertise in vendor negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience within financial services or other regulated industries is highly preferred
- Familiarity with procurement and sourcing platforms such as Ariba is preferred
If you are interested in this sourcing manager job click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Nicole ElMatary at nicole.elmatary@akkodisgroup.com
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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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