Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies for complex goods and services, focusing on 3rd Party Expense Management and Category Strategy for Global Technology Services (GTS) and IT Management Services. The role requires collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favourable contract terms.

What You Will Do

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant will conduct in-depth market research, develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, lead the design and execution of RFx processes, analyze supplier responses, and negotiate complex contract provisions. The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, and communicating sourcing strategies and progress to internal stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience, a deep understanding of technology sourcing principles, and a proven track record of negotiating SaaS and Cloud-based enterprise business applications at scale in a global environment. The candidate should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and project management skills.

Requirements

• 7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing experience
• Mastery of strategic technology-focused procurement principles, practices, and models
• Deep understanding of technology sourcing principles, sourcing methodologies, and contract law
• Proven track record of negotiating SaaS and Cloud-based enterprise business applications at scale in a global environment
• Ability to concisely convey contracting options and recommended path forward in a summary fashion
• Proficiency in data analysis, spend analytics, and financial modeling to identify cost savings opportunities
• Extensive knowledge of relevant technology and labor supplier markets, industry trends, and competitive landscape
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and manage complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion
• Ability to manage individual project timelines and drive completion of projects under limited supervision