Director of IT Operations/Enterprise Operations Center (EOC)

SPECTRAFORCE; United States; On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading sourcing firm is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex contract negotiations and sourcing activities for large-scale agreements. This fully remote role requires 5-7 years of experience in contract negotiation and strategic sourcing, along with strong vendor management skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with organizational standards. A Juris Doctor degree is preferred but not required. Competitive hourly pay of $65-$70/hr is offered, alongside a flexible work location with limited travel obligations.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in contract negotiation for large-scale outsourcing agreements.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Familiarity with outsourcing models in ADM and infrastructure spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFP/RFI development.
• Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with managed service providers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align agreements with business priorities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Understanding of legal concepts

Google Suite proficiency

Microsoft Word proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or legal background

Tools

ServiceNow or similar sourcing platforms

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contract Negotiations

This range is provided by SPECTRAFORCE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $70.00/hr

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Lead Recruiter at SPECTRAFORCE Technologies

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contract Negotiations

Duration of project: 6 months

Location: 100% Remote/ Up to 20% travel for in-person negotiations

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead complex contract negotiations and sourcing activities for large-scale outsourced managed services agreements. This role requires deep expertise in commercial structures, legal terms, and vendor management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFP/RFI development, evaluation, and award
• Negotiate high-value, complex contracts (hundreds of pages) with managed service providers
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and executive stakeholders to align agreements with business priorities
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and audit requirements
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to inform sourcing decisions
• Document sourcing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiative

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in:
• Contract negotiation for large-scale outsourcing agreements
• Strategic sourcing and vendor management
• Strong understanding of legal concepts and commercial structures
• Familiarity with outsourcing models in ADM and infrastructure spaces
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Word (including redlining)
• Basic familiarity with ServiceNow or similar sourcing platforms

Preferred

• Juris Doctor (JD) or legal background (helpful for contract negotiations, but not required)
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools

Specialty Justification

• This role requires advanced contract negotiation skills and sourcing expertise for high-value, complex managed services agreements, which are critical to organizational risk management and cost optimization.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care