Professional - Sourcing Specialist IV

Apex Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401K

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Sourcing Specialist to drive technology procurement strategies and negotiations. You will develop specifications, lead complex RFQ activities, and coordinate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Enterprise Architecture to ensure best value and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field. Competitive benefits are offered as part of Everforth Apex’s comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 5–7 years’ experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and procurement requirements for technology products and services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate software licenses, cloud agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and other technology contracts.
• Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend solutions that deliver best value and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial, contractual, and performance-related issues.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance, Privacy, and Enterprise Architecture throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and licensing models to provide strategic sourcing guidance.
• Lead high-value, complex procurement initiatives and serve as a technology sourcing subject matter expert.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Ethical business practices

Multi‑project mgmt

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Procurement systems

Spend analysis tools

Sourcing tools

Job description

A Sourcing Specialist is responsible for large, complex technology (Software, Hardware, Telecom) RFQ’s. The main function of a Sourcing Specialist is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pricing with those vendors to support the RFQ.

Job #: 3052973

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and procurement requirements for technology products and services.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate software licenses, cloud agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and other technology contracts.
• Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend solutions that deliver best value and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial, contractual, and performance-related issues.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance, Privacy, and Enterprise Architecture throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and licensing models to provide strategic sourcing guidance.
• Lead high-value, complex procurement initiatives and serve as a technology sourcing subject matter expert.

Skills

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and achieve alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive, technical, and supplier audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, procurement systems, spend analysis, and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and technology procurement best practices.
• Experience negotiating software licensing, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, and professional services agreements.
• Understanding of commercial, legal, financial, cybersecurity, and vendor risk considerations within the procurement lifecycle.
• Ability to identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 5-7 years’ experience

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodations

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Contact Information

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