IT Sourcing & Vendor Management Consultant

About the role

Our client in Warwick, RI is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing & Vendor Management Consultant to lead procurement and vendor management initiatives within their IT department. This role involves managing sourcing projects, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and vendors to optimize IT procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support IT sourcing projects from initial scope through RFx development, evaluation, vendor selection, and contracting.
• Develop and maintain project plans for each sourcing initiative, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with Legal, Purchasing, IT teams, and vendors to facilitate procurement strategies and draft RFP scopes of work and technical requirements.
• Lead the review and evaluation of IT contractual documents, including Statements of Work, amendments, and renewals, providing recommendations for favorable terms.
• Coordinate contract reviews and negotiations, analyzing commercial terms, pricing, and contractual obligations to mitigate financial and legal risks.
• Support vendor governance activities by documenting issues, resolutions, and reporting status to stakeholders.
• Track procurement workflows, including PRAFs, purchase orders, and contract signatures, ensuring compliance and process efficiency.
• Maintain organized documentation for RFx initiatives, procurement packets, and contractual records in SharePoint and other systems.
• Engage directly with agency stakeholders on IT procurements, sourcing activities, and vendor management, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for IT procurement, sourcing, and vendor management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in IT sourcing, procurement, or vendor management.
• 7–8 years of experience in Indirect Sourcing categories, including Application Development, SaaS, and Maintenance Support.
• 3–5 years of IT experience, with at least 1–2 years in IT Vendor Management or Sourcing.
• Strong understanding of IT products, services, and contractual frameworks, including licensing models and market trends.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex vendor contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement tools and processes, including SharePoint, Archer, and Workday.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with public-sector procurement processes.
• Experience with procurement and vendor management tools such as Archer.
• Prior experience managing vendors as an IT Project or Account Manager.
• Knowledge of government and industry regulations such as SOX and security standards.

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $40-$53