Senior Technology Sourcing & Negotiations Lead

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

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.