IT Sourcing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT sourcing initiatives from planning and due diligence through contract execution and ongoing supplier governance.
• Develop sourcing strategies that optimize cost, value, quality, and supplier performance.
• Manage complex sourcing events, including RFP development, vendor evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost savings and sourcing optimization opportunities.
• Negotiate technology contracts, including contract redlining and commercial terms, while collaborating with legal teams.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with organizational procurement policies and contracting standards.
• Serve as the primary sourcing advisor for assigned business units.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier financial health, market trends, and performance to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review existing supplier agreements to optimize pricing, service levels, contract utilization, and overall value.
• Partner with cross-functional subject matter experts to gather business requirements and support sourcing initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding budgets, contract terms, and sensitive business information.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, service quality, and sourcing processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT sourcing, strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and RFP processes.
• Strong IT contract negotiation experience, including contract redlining.
• Experience negotiating and managing technology vendor agreements.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex contractual and business information clearly.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with business leaders, legal teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing supplier performance, contract utilization, and sourcing opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise-level sourcing or procurement transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing supplier governance and supplier relationship management programs.
• Knowledge of technology procurement and enterprise vendor management practices.