What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Specialist position at Patriot Talent Solutions?
Strategic Sourcing Specialist | Remote
Overview
We’re seeking a Technology Procurement / IT Sourcing Lead to own end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for software and technology solutions. This person will drive vendor due diligence, contract analysis, RFP execution, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the right solutions are selected, evaluated, and onboarded efficiently.
What You’ll Do
- Lead full-cycle sourcing efforts for technology and software procurement (intake, evaluation, selection, onboarding).
- Conduct vendor due diligence, including reviewing and analyzing software contracts and key commercial terms.
- Extract and summarize contract details (pricing, renewal/termination, SLAs, risk items) and coordinate submissions to architecture/technical evaluation teams.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify use cases, and define selection criteria.
- Manage vendor vetting, selection, and onboarding processes, ensuring alignment across business, technical, and procurement partners.
- Support and execute RFPs specifically focused on technology solutions and software vendors.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in technology procurement, IT sourcing, or software vendor management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience reviewing software contracts and supporting vendor negotiations.
- Advanced Excel skills (analysis, comparisons, pricing models, vendor scorecards).
- Proven experience running or supporting RFP processes for technology vendors.