IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Intone Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intone Inc. is seeking an IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst for an 18-month contract position based in Memphis, Tennessee. You will lead IT sourcing, review and redline technology agreements with Legal, and coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders through execution.

You will support RFPs, analyze spending, manage supplier performance, and identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve value across technology contracts. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience supporting complex sourcing events, RFP processes, and contract negotiations.
• Experience working with IT vendors and technology contracts.
• Excellent written communication skills, including explaining detailed contract specifications to consultants and internal clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead IT sourcing activities, including due diligence, sourcing strategies, and complex sourcing events.
• Gather and assess business requirements with SMEs; solicit and evaluate proposals and support supplier selection.
• Review and redline technology agreements with Legal, negotiate terms, and coordinate execution.
• Apply contracting standards and protect confidential budgets, terms, and plans.
• Serve as the sourcing contact for assigned business groups and maintain supplier relationships.
• Analyze spending and identify opportunities to improve value by consolidating or ending contracts.
• Review pricing models, usage, service levels, and contract compliance with stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier financial performance and market conditions, and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

IT sourcing

RFP processes

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Job description

We are seeking an IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst for an 18-month contract position based in Memphis, Tennessee. In this hands-on role, you will lead IT sourcing and technology contract activities, including contract review and redlining, commercial negotiations, and coordination with Legal through execution. You will also support RFPs, analyze spending, manage supplier performance, and identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve supplier value.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out IT sourcing activities, including due diligence, sourcing strategies, complex sourcing events, and initiatives that improve supplier value and reduce risk.
• Gather and assess business requirements with subject matter experts; solicit and evaluate proposals and support supplier selection.
• Review and redline technology agreements in collaboration with Legal, negotiate commercial terms, and coordinate with suppliers and business stakeholders to resolve contract issues and move agreements through execution.
• Apply contracting standards and policies, and protect confidential technology budgets, contract terms, and organizational plans.
• Serve as the sourcing contact for assigned business groups and maintain supplier relationships focused on continuous improvement.
• Analyze spending and identify opportunities to improve value by consolidating, extending, or ending contracts in line with business objectives.
• Review pricing models, usage, service levels, and contract compliance with stakeholders; work with suppliers to improve quality, service, satisfaction, and cost.
• Monitor supplier financial performance and market conditions, communicate viability risks, and develop mitigation plans with technology strategy stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Required
  • 3+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or strategic sourcing.
  • Proven experience supporting complex sourcing events, RFP processes, and contract negotiations.
  • Experience working with IT vendors and technology contracts.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to accurately explain detailed and complex contract specifications, policies, and procedures to consultants, contractors, and internal clients.
• Preferred
  • Experience supporting enterprise-level sourcing or procurement transformation initiatives.