Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Software/Hardware (Flexible)

Citizens Bank; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Citizens Bank in Westwood, MA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Colleague Technology to drive strategic sourcing across software and hardware for colleagues. You will analyze market data, lead supplier negotiations, and partner with business lines to define specifications and contracts within an Agile framework.

The role reports to the Sourcing Team Manager and emphasizes delivering value through optimized third-party relationships.

Responsibilities

• Contribution to comprehensive commodity and sourcing strategies for strategic/complex negotiations.
• Ability to negotiate, including contract red lining for all types of corporate transactions using an Agile contracting framework.
• Working with Senior Sourcing Lead by performing market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for assigned commodity projects.
• Working with Line of Business partners to establish specifications for product/service being purchased.
• Lead or facilitate the supplier selection and negotiation process. Put in place contracts for strategic purchases.
• Maintaining close relations with the industry supply base and industry experts with the objective to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

Job description

Citizens Bank in Westwood, MA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for Colleague Technology to drive strategic sourcing across software and hardware for colleagues. You will analyze market data, lead supplier negotiations, and partner with business lines to define specifications and contracts within an Agile framework.

The role reports to the Sourcing Team Manager and emphasizes delivering value through optimized third-party relationships.