Senior Sourcing Specialist

It Sourcing Specialist

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The IT Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in optimizing the procurement of IT products and services. This individual will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition of technology solutions that align with business goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Applications, Software, Cloud services, and IT consulting.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
• Lead RFP / RFI processes and vendor selection.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors and service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Build and track vendor performance with the use of KPI's.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to manage contract lifecycle and renewals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations and alternative sourcing.
• Analyze spend data and trends to inform sourcing decisions and budgeting.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Mitigate risks related to vendor reliability, data security, and service continuity.
• Work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to align sourcing with business needs.
• Work with key customers in the following areas to deliver on business requirements : Infrastructure, Cyber Security, R&D, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Support project teams with timely acquisition of required IT resources.
• Maintain strict compliance with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety regulations and implementation of the instructions of the quality, environmental management and / or occupational health and safety officer.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

Preferred Skills

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Compensation And Benefits

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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