IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Consultant

About the Job Title: IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Consultant Location: Holyoke, MA (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Duration: Through the end of the year, with potential for extensions Status: Accepting Candidates About the Role We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Consultant to support technology purchasing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and purchasing, preferably within IT, software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and technology-related professional services. This role will partner with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external suppliers to optimize procurement processes, negotiate competitive pricing, manage supplier relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring alignment with business needs and procurement policies. Key Responsibilities Manage sourcing and purchasing activities for IT products, software, SaaS subscriptions, hardware, cloud services, and professional services. Negotiate pricing, contract terms, renewals, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings and favorable business outcomes. Review and manage vendor contracts, amendments, renewals, and other procurement documentation. Evaluate supplier performance, identify sourcing opportunities, and support vendor consolidation and supplier rationalization initiatives. Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies. Analyze spending patterns, pricing proposals, and procurement data to identify savings opportunities and improve purchasing efficiency. Support procurement operations, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice-related inquiries, and supplier documentation. Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with internal purchasing policies and procedures. Manage multiple sourcing initiatives and purchasing requests while meeting deadlines and business priorities. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or vendor management. Strong preference for experience procuring technology products and services, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services. Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, pricing analysis, and cost optimization. Experience managing vendor contracts, renewals, amendments, and supplier agreements. Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize supplier relationships, and support spend consolidation initiatives. Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience working with ERP systems, procurement platforms, and purchasing tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, including experience with spend analysis and procurement reporting. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Compensation (MA Pay Transparency) Pay Rate: $40–$45/hour (W-2). Final rate within the posted range depends on qualifications and interview outcomes.

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