IT Strategy Sourcing Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

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.