Senior IT Sourcing & Vendor Relations Lead

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.

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.

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

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.