Senior Sourcing / Procurement specialist

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Job Title: Senior IT Sourcing & RFP Specialist (Contract)

Location: Taylor Texas 76574

Schedule : Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite) Local candidates or willing to relocate

Duration: 12 months

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Sourcing & RFP Specialist to lead complex IT procurement initiatives, including enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and professional services.

This role will manage end-to-end sourcing and RFP processes, working cross-functionally with IT, legal, finance, and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in IT vendor markets, strong negotiation capabilities, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

IT Sourcing & RFP Leadership

• Lead full lifecycle RFP/RFQ processes for complex IT procurements
• Develop detailed RFP documentation including SOW, SLAs, KPIs, and evaluation criteria
• Manage vendor communications, proposal evaluations, and selection processes
• Facilitate cross-functional evaluation teams across IT, legal, finance, and security
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and financial analysis
  
  

Contract Negotiation & Execution

• Lead negotiations for IT contracts including SaaS, cloud, and professional services agreements
• Draft and negotiate SLAs, KPIs, security terms, and commercial conditions
• Prepare executive-level summaries and sourcing recommendations
• Manage contract execution and transition to contract administration
  
  

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Build and manage relationships with IT vendors and system integrators
• Conduct vendor qualification, financial analysis, and risk assessments
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure SLA compliance
• Drive cost optimization and value realization initiatives
  
  

Operational Procurement Support

• Manage IT procurement portfolio exceeding $20M annually
• Act as primary procurement advisor to IT stakeholders
• Review requisitions and ensure compliance in ERP systems
• Maintain contract databases and procurement documentation
• Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Generate procurement reports and dashboards
  
  

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure procurement documentation meets organizational standards
• Maintain audit-ready records in compliance with policies
• Support executive reporting and ad hoc analysis
• Stay current with IT market trends and licensing models
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate across IT, legal, finance, and operations teams
• Communicate effectively with technical and executive stakeholders
• Manage competing priorities and resolve conflicts constructively
• Deliver clear reports, vendor evaluations, and recommendations
  
  

Experience

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of IT procurement experience with focus on complex sourcing and RFP management
• Proven experience managing large-scale IT RFPs (software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity)
• Experience handling procurement portfolios of $20M annually
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of IT licensing models:
• SaaS, subscription, perpetual, consumption-based, hybrid
• Experience with IT contracts:
• Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), software licensing, managed services
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks:
• SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA
• Proficiency in ERP procurement and contract management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (cost modeling & analysis)
• Familiarity with NERC CIP-013 and CIP-004 (preferred)
  
  

Education

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related field
• Equivalent experience will be considered
  
  

Preferred Certifications

• CPSM Certified Professional in Supply Management
• CTPE Certified Technology Procurement Executive
• Relevant IT vendor certifications (AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, etc.)
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strategic sourcing & negotiation
• Financial and cost analysis
• Vendor management & relationship building
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Executive communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making