Sourcing Associate

Russell Tobin; Maplewood (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking experienced Purchasing Associates to enhance their sourcing and procurement team. This short-term remote contract role focuses on IT category sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation. The successful candidates will develop global sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and ensure compliance with pricing and service standards. Join a dynamic team that values strategic partnerships and drives business continuity through effective sourcing initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience negotiating IT software contracts.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for IT projects.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage vendor relationships.
• Lead high-value procurement initiatives impacting enterprise operations.

Skills

IT contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $55.00/hr

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Schedule: 1st Shift - Regular Business Hours

Pay Rate: $50-$55/hour

Contract Length: 3 Months (Possible Extension to 4 Months)

About the Opportunity:

We're partnered with a global healthcare and life sciences innovator — newly established but backed by a legacy of industry leadership — seeking two skilled Purchasing Associates to join their sourcing and procurement team. This short-term, remote contract role will focus on IT category sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for assigned IT projects to ensure business continuity and long-term value.

Establish and manage supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, quality service, and contract compliance.

Negotiate supplier agreements and hold vendors accountable to pricing, service, and delivery standards.

Partner with internal teams to integrate sourcing strategies with business priorities and company guidelines.

Lead high-value procurement initiatives that impact enterprise-wide operations.

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience negotiating IT software contracts.

Bachelor's Degree (4-year minimum).

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Expertise in IT contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.

Benefits Info

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Science, and Other

• Industries

  Research Services

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