What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Strategy Sourcing Analyst position at Robert Half?
We are looking for an experienced IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst Senior to join our team based in Columbus, Ohio. This will be a remote opportunity.
In this role, you will be integral in managing complex procurement processes for IT goods and services, ensuring contracts align with organizational goals and compliance standards. This is a long-term contract position requiring advanced negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and collaboration with stakeholders across multiple departments.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet technical and business objectives while minimizing risks and optimizing costs.
• Oversee procurement processes from requirements gathering to contract finalization, ensuring all legal and compliance standards are met.
• Analyze, structure, and negotiate contracts to deliver cost-effective and legally compliant solutions aligned with business needs.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration during bidding processes, such as RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Identify and apply best practices in strategic sourcing to enhance processes and address challenges within IT procurement.
• Attend stakeholder meetings to capture requirements for new purchases, renewals, and competitive bids, documenting action points and deliverables.
• Manage vendor and customer expectations through effective project management and strategic partnerships.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract data across procurement systems, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Leverage industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory standards to optimize sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Vendor Managers to establish performance criteria and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Proven experience in IT procurement, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiation.• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with teams and vendors.
• Expertise in project management, including coordination of cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with compliance standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ability to analyze financial implications and provide strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in tools and frameworks related to monitoring, sourcing, and supply chain logistics.
• Leadership capabilities to guide stakeholders and drive successful outcomes.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, typically once per quarter.
