What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement / Sourcing Consultant position at TheStaffed?
Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement / Sourcing Consultant to provide temporary support for strategic procurement initiatives. This is a fast-paced, short-term engagement requiring an independent, results-oriented professional who can manage multiple sourcing and vendor management activities from inception to close.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Manage and administer RFP processes end-to-end, from initiation through vendor selection and award
- Conduct comprehensive vendor evaluations and due diligence to support sourcing and selection decisions
- Lead and support contract and commercial negotiations with vendors to achieve favorable terms and outcomes
- Negotiate, establish, and manage SLAs and vendor performance terms throughout the engagement lifecycle
- Support procurement across multiple categories, including HR services, IT services/software, and Shared Services initiatives
- Manage stakeholder communications and alignment across internal teams to ensure seamless procurement execution
- Work independently and efficiently to drive procurement initiatives forward in a compressed timeframe
Requirements
- 6–10 years of hands-on procurement, sourcing, and vendor management experience
- Demonstrated expertise in RFP processes, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation
- Strong background in SLA management and vendor relationship administration
- Experience with HR procurement, IT services/software procurement, or Shared Services procurement (or equivalent category sourcing)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence across business functions
- Self-directed work style with proven ability to prioritize and execute efficiently in a high-pressure environment