Enterprise Sourcing Specialist

ARK Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Virginia is looking for an Enterprise Sourcing Specialist to manage sourcing and contracts for IT solutions. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, developing RFI and RFP documents, and negotiating high-value contracts to optimize procurement processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT procurement, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior IT procurement.
• Exceptional written and oral communication with stakeholders.
• Proven experience executing RFPs.
• Strong knowledge of contract development.
• Proven ability to analyze and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Ability to interpret procurement laws and VPPA/policies.
• Experience using templates and work instructions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing and execution of contracts for IT solutions, goods and services.
• Assist customers in solving IT business problems through sourcing.
• Lead development of RFI and RFP documents.
• Evaluate supplier responses and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.

Skills

Sr Level IT Procurement experience

Superior written and oral communication skills

Experience executing request for proposals (RFPs)

Knowledge of contract development

Ability to analyze and negotiate complex high value contracts

Ability to interpret procurement law and policies

Ability to use existing templates and work instructions

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, compliance, legal or related field

Job description

• Client’s Enterprise Sourcing team within Supply Chain Management is seeking an Enterprise Sourcing Specialist (ESS) to be responsible for the sourcing and execution of Enterprise sourcing and contracts for IT solutions, goods and services.
• This position assists customers (Commonwealth Executive Branch Agencies and other public bodies) in identifying how to solve IT business problems, and facilitates the process of evaluating, negotiating and selecting solutions that provide the best value to the Commonwealth and align with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).
• This includes leading customers and stakeholders in the development of requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP) documents, leading teams in evaluating supplier responses and proposals, negotiating complex contracts with suppliers and executing contract awards.
• This position will serve on cross-functional sourcing teams and support the development of IT infrastructure sourcing strategy by conducting proactive market research and data and trend analysis.
• This position will work with other Enterprise Sourcing team members on a regular basis, including other sourcing professionals as well as financial/data focused groups to enhance automation and continual process improvement.
• This position will work collaboratively with commercial contract managers, client service owners, financial analysts, the Multi Services Integrator and all other client and supplier stakeholders to ensure continual improvement of client’s sourcing and market engagement process and effective future sourcing.

Required Skills

• 10 yrs. of Sr Level IT Procurement experience.
• 10 yrs. of Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all types of stakeholders.
• 10 yrs. of Experience executing request for proposals (RFPs).
• 10 yrs. of Demonstrated Knowledge of contract development.
• 10 yrs. of Ability to analyze and negotiate complex high value contracts.
• 10 yrs. of Ability to interpret procurement law and policies.
• 10 yrs. of Ability to use existing templates and work instructions to complete tasks.
• 10 yrs. of Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• 10 yrs. of Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with all levels of staff and the general public.

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, information systems, compliance, legal, or related field preferred (or commiserate experience).