Enterprise Sourcing Specialist

Interon IT Solutions

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider located in Richmond is seeking an Enterprise Sourcing Specialist. This role involves sourcing IT solutions, leading the development of RFI and RFP documents, and negotiating complex contracts. Ideal candidates will possess superior communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to analyze procurement law. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential for enhancing continuous improvement in sourcing processes. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Qualifications

Superior communication skills for all types of stakeholders.
Experience in RFP execution.
Strong understanding of contract development and negotiation.

Responsibilities

Lead development of RFI and RFP documents.
Evaluate supplier responses and proposals.
Negotiate contracts and execute contract awards.
Collaborate on IT infrastructure sourcing strategy.
Conduct market research and data analysis.
Work with peers to enhance automation and process improvement.

Skills

Superior written and oral communication skills

Experience executing requests 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 lead cross-functional teams

Independent work capability

Education

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

Job description

Overview

VITA'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, VITA service owners, financial analysts, the Multi Services Integrator and all other VITA and supplier stakeholders to ensure continual improvement of VITA’s sourcing and market engagement process and effective future sourcing.

Responsibilities

Lead customers and stakeholders in the development of RFI and RFP documents
Lead teams in evaluating supplier responses and proposals
Negotiate complex contracts with suppliers and execute contract awards
Collaborate with cross-functional sourcing teams to support IT infrastructure sourcing strategy
Conduct proactive market research and data/trend analysis to inform sourcing decisions
Work with Enterprise Sourcing peers and financial/data groups to enhance automation and process improvement
Collaborate with contract managers, service owners, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to improve sourcing processes

Qualifications

Required/Desired Skills – Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all types of stakeholders
Experience executing requests for proposals (RFPs)
Demonstrated 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 to complete tasks
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work with all levels of staff and the general public
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, information systems, compliance, legal, or related field, or commensurate experience
Ability to work with Enterprise Sourcing peers to collectively problem solve and brainstorm solutions that can be uniformly applied
State or local VA state agency procurement experience beneficial; professional references a plus if prior VA state agency experience