Strategic Sourcing Generalist – Technology (Remote)
GlobalPoint · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteHuman Resources$40–$50/hrFull-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Generalist with 3-5 years of experience in Technology Procurement and Strategic Sourcing. This role will support sourcing and procurement activities for technology-related contracts under $100K and partner with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3+ years of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supplier Management experience.
- At least 3 years of Technology Category sourcing experience.
- Experience sourcing technology products and services, including:
- SaaS
- Cybersecurity solutions
- Enterprise software
- Cloud and hosting services
- Technology-related services and hardware
- Experience managing procurement activities for contracts under $100K.
- Strong understanding of RFP/RFI processes and sourcing strategies.
- Experience negotiating commercial terms, pricing, and service agreements.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage technology sourcing initiatives for contracts under $100K.
- Conduct market research and supplier evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost savings.
- Analyze market trends and procurement risks.
- Supplier & Contract Management:
- Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Partner with Legal, Information Security, and Governance teams to ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Support supplier performance management and issue resolution.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on sourcing and procurement best practices.
- Improve contract compliance and procurement processes.
- Data & Process Excellence:
- Analyze spend data and identify savings opportunities.
- Develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and cost models.
- Utilize procurement and supplier management tools to support sourcing decisions.
- Deliver data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Professional certifications are a plus:
- CPSM
- PMP
- Lever Six Sigma
- ISM Certification
- Strategic Sourcing Technology Procurement Technology Category Management Supplier Management Contract Negotiation RFP/RFI Management Procurement Processes Vendor Management Spend Analysis Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) SaaS Procurement Cloud Services Procurement Cybersecurity Procurement ERP Systems Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools
- Strategic sourcing experience within the technology category for 3+ years.
- Strong procurement and negotiation skills.
- Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Long-term interest in supporting a growing procurement organization.
Pay Rate
$40-$50/hr W2
Work Schedule
EST Business Hours (Remote)
Experience Required
3+ Years in Strategic Sourcing / Technology Procurement