Information Technology Sourcing Manager

Prosum; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is looking for an Information Technology Sourcing Manager in Scottsdale, Arizona. This role will require at least 7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, focusing on technology products and services. You will manage vendor relationships, lead RFP processes, and negotiate contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, and be well-versed in strategic sourcing and vendor management, with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Strong skills in evaluating and negotiating contractual language and pricing.
• Extensive experience drafting and analyzing RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s.
• Experience drafting and analyzing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs.
• Experience with Dynamics GP and/or Coupa.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead sourcing activities for hardware, software, and cloud solutions.
• Manage vendor relationships, evaluating performance on deliveries, quality, and pricing.
• Administer the Request for Proposal (RFP) function and lead selection committees.
• Provide purchasing guidance to departments and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations in procurement.
• Administer RFP process and lead cross-functional selection committees.
• Prepare POs, quotes, and bid requests with accurate cost records.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

RFP drafting and analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Dynamics GP

Coupa

Job description

We are currently looking for an Information Technology Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for managing and overseeing the procurement processes for technology-related products, services, and solutions. This role focuses on ensuring cost-effective, high-quality, and timely acquisition of technology to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead sourcing activities on Hardware, Software, SaaS, and Cloud for Desktop, IT Architecture, Developers, Corporate Systems, Networking, IT Asset Management and Security.
• Identify, select, and contract with industry leading vendor partners such as (Cisco, Dell, HP, Palo Alto, Apple, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle).
• Manage vendor relationship as a liaison between third-party vendors, evaluating performance on deliveries, quality, and pricing.
• Provide guidance on purchasing process to departments, ensuring compliance with local requirements, and negotiating contracts.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and regulation governing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Administer the Request for Proposal (RFP) function, developing effective scopes of services and leading cross-functional selection committees.
• Conduct contract administration, negotiating and modifying contracts as needed within established guidelines.
• Prepare purchase orders, quotes, and bid requests for approval, maintaining accurate records of acquisitions, costs, and inventories.

Qualifications

Experience/Education

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on technology.
• Strong skills in evaluating and negotiating contractual language and pricing associated with master agreements, vendor services agreements, statements of work (SOW), subscriptions and licensing agreements within compliance framework.
• Strong understanding of the technology landscape and the ability to evaluate technology products and services.
• Extensive experience drafting and analyzing RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s
• Experience with Dynamics GP and/or Coupa.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field, preferred.

Additional Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to think strategically.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively across various departments and senior leadership.

This position does not offer sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting