Strategic IT Sourcing & RFP Lead

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced IT procurement professional to lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for complex enterprise IT solutions in Austin, TX. You will draft scope, requirements, SLAs, and KPIs, coordinate cross-functional evaluation teams, and present executive recommendations.

You will manage vendor negotiations, drive cost reductions, monitor SLA adherence, and build strong supplier relationships, overseeing contracts and transitions to procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in IT procurement and RFP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for complex IT procurements.
• Develop comprehensive RFP documentation including scope of work, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Manage full competitive sourcing lifecycle: requirements gathering, RFP issuance, Q&A management, vendor response evaluation, down-selection, and contract award recommendation.
• Facilitate cross-functional evaluation teams across IT, legal, finance, security, and business units to assess vendor proposals.
• Conduct detailed total cost of ownership (TCO) and economic analyses to support sourcing decisions and executive-level recommendations.
• Lead complex IT contract negotiations independently, including software license agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud service agreements, professional services agreements, and maintenance & support contracts.
• Prepare executive-level presentations summarizing negotiation strategies, vendor comparisons, risk assessments, and contract award recommendations.
• Monitor contracted IT suppliers for SLA adherence, issue escalation, and corrective action management.

Skills

RFP leadership

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced IT procurement professional to lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes for complex enterprise IT solutions in Austin, TX. You will draft scope, requirements, SLAs, and KPIs, coordinate cross-functional evaluation teams, and present executive recommendations.

You will manage vendor negotiations, drive cost reductions, monitor SLA adherence, and build strong supplier relationships, overseeing contracts and transitions to procurement operations.