IT Sourcing & RFP Specialist Sr.

SGS Consulting; Clifton (TX); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Lead to drive end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and professional IT services. You will collaborate with IT, legal, and finance to define scope, evaluation criteria, SLAs, and KPIs, managing sourcing from requirements to contract award.

The role requires conducting TCO analyses, negotiating licenses and cloud agreements, drafting data security provisions, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT procurement and RFP/RFQ processes for enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, and security solutions.
• Ability to develop scope of work, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, SLAs, and KPIs with IT and legal teams.
• Strong skills in vendor evaluation, negotiation, and contract management for IT services and licenses.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for complex IT procurements including software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, managed services, and IT services.
• Develop comprehensive RFP documentation in collaboration with IT stakeholders and legal counsel.
• Manage full competitive sourcing lifecycle from requirements to contract award recommendation.

Connaissances

IT Sourcing & RFP

IT RFP & Sourcing Leadership

Contract Negotiation & Execution

Vendor & Supplier Management

Operational Procurement Support

Formation

Bachelors

Description du poste

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for complex IT procurements including enterprise software, SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, managed services, and professional IT services
• Develop comprehensive RFP documentation including scope of work, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, SLAs, and KPIs in collaboration with IT stakeholders and legal counsel
• Manage full competitive sourcing lifecycle: requirements gathering, RFP issuance, Q&A management, vendor response evaluation, down-selection, and contract award recommendation
• Facilitate cross-functional evaluation teams across IT, legal, finance, security, and business units to assess vendor proposals against technical and commercial criteria
• Conduct detailed total cost of ownership (TCO) and economic analyses to support sourcing decisions and executive-level recommendations
• Lead complex IT contract negotiations independently, including software license agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud service agreements, professional services agreements, and maintenance & support contracts
• Draft and negotiate SLAs, KPIs, data security provisions, IP ownership clauses, and terms & conditions in coordination with legal counsel and IT security teams
• Prepare executive-level presentations summarizing negotiation strategies, vendor comparisons, risk assessments, and contract award recommendations
• Manage contract execution through signature and transition to contract administration, ensuring all documentation is complete and archived
• Build and manage relationships with IT vendors and system integrators, including structured vendor performance reviews (QBRs) coordination.
• Identify and qualify new IT vendors through competitive reviews, financial analysis, security assessments, and reference checks
• Monitor contracted IT suppliers for SLA adherence, issue escalation, and corrective action management
• Actively drive cost reduction and value optimization initiatives across the IT supplier portfolio
• Support ERCOT’s Vendor Qualification process for IT vendors in collaboration with IT security, legal, credit, and business owners
• Manage a portfolio of IT contracts and purchases in excess of $20MM annually
• Serve as day-to-day procurement point of contact for IT business units, triaging sourcing requests and advising on procurement pathways and contract strategy
• Review and approve requisitions in the ERP system to ensure required documentation is present and compliant
• Maintain timely and accurate updates to contract databases reflecting the status of all active IT contract requests
• Coordinate with IT project managers to develop statements of work that clearly define scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and vendor obligations
• Generate procurement reports and dashboards as requested by IT leadership and procurement management
• Help coordinate with internal customers during all stages of RFQ/RFP development including scheduling and facilitating vendor meetings

Skills:

• IT Sourcing & RFP
• IT RFP & Sourcing Leadership
• Contract Negotiation & Execution
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Operational Procurement Support

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors