Senior Sourcing Specialist

Bluewater Hayes Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluewater Hayes Inc. is seeking a Sr Sourcing Specialist in Raleigh, North Carolina, to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for their academic sourcing team. The role focuses on developing supplier relationships and driving cost savings through innovative sourcing strategies. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in procurement, particularly in SaaS and corporate services.

This contract-to-hire position offers the opportunity to influence high-visibility projects and align sourcing decisions with business priorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in SaaS or corporate services.
• Proven ability to execute sourcing strategies and drive cost savings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for academic projects.
• Run end-to-end RFP processes including supplier negotiation.
• Analyze market trends for cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Sourcing strategies development

Cost optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Sr Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for their academic sourcing team. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships, driving cost savings, and delivering innovative sourcing strategies. You’ll partner closely with finance, legal, IT, and senior leadership to ensure vendor relationships and contracts support long-term organizational growth.

This is not a tactical purchasing role — it’s an opportunity to own high-visibility projects, influence sourcing strategies, and create measurable business impact.

Projects You’ll Work On

• Developing sourcing strategies for academia (ie. course content, curriculum development, professional services...)
• Running end-to-end RFP processes, including supplier identification, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Analyzing market trends and supplier performance to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with business priorities.
• Streamlining procurement workflows to ensure compliance with company policies while enabling agility in vendor onboarding.

What Experience You Should Bring

• 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, with a focus on SaaS and/or corporate services.
• Proven ability to design and execute sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and value creation.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract management expertise.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams such as IT, finance, and legal.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex, high-stakes supplier relationships.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to take ownership of high-impact sourcing categories.
• Exposure to leadership teams and visibility into strategic decision-making.
• Opportunities to expand your expertise in SaaS procurement and vendor governance.

This role is a contract-to-hire position.