IT Senior Sourcing Specialist

Our Client is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist – IT to act as a strategic partner to Technology and Business leaders. This role leads complex IT sourcing initiatives with a strong emphasis on negotiations, development of sourcing strategies, and execution of high-value agreements. The successful candidate is accountable for driving cost savings, operational efficiency, and business continuity across the organization's IT services and software portfolios.

Advantages
Strategic Impact: Influence the technology roadmap of a major organization by leading large-scale transformation negotiations.

High Visibility: Work on high-value agreements that directly impact the enterprise's bottom line and operational efficiency.

Professional Growth: Manage a diverse and sophisticated IT portfolio, including Systems Integrators (SI) and mission-critical software.

Dynamic Environment: Engage in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented role that rewards persuasive talent and expert negotiation skills.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end initiatives for IT services and software, from strategy development and supplier selection to contract execution.

Category Management: Implement IT sourcing strategies aligned with technology roadmaps and enterprise cost-reduction objectives.

Complex Negotiations: Execute negotiations for Systems Integrators, Managed Services, outcome-based delivery models, and mission-critical enterprise software.

Stakeholder Partnership: Support demand planning and forecasting by partnering with IT leaders to ensure service continuity and risk mitigation.

Market Intelligence: Apply benchmarking and cost modeling to strengthen negotiation outcomes and inform future strategies.

Contract Governance: Drive value realization and savings through performance metrics, ongoing supplier engagement, and contract utilization tracking.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Monitor supplier performance, lead issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement specifically within IT/Technology environments.

Education: University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

Expertise: Proven track record negotiating complex IT Statements of Work (SOWs), pricing models, SLAs, and service credits.

Professional Designations: SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or an MBA/Postgraduate qualification is considered a strong asset.

Key Skills:

Expertise in Software, Hardware, and TIS (Technology Information Services) categories.

Superior interpersonal and presentation skills with a natural talent for influencing senior leaders.

Ability to manage numerous, often competing interests concurrently in a high-pressure environment.

Summary
The Senior Sourcing Specialist – IT is a results-driven professional capable of navigating complex, matrixed environments with minimal supervision. By blending market intelligence with superior negotiation tactics, you will ensure Our Client achieves maximum value and service continuity from its third-party partnerships. This role is ideal for a procurement expert who thrives on delivering measurable efficiency gains and building credible relationships with executive stakeholders.

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