Sourcing Manager

SOURCING MANAGER TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY ROLE IS FULLY REMOTE $48-55/hr, $8,448-$9,680/month COMPENSATION RATE (depending on experience) PLEASE NOTE: This role is not open to Corp to Corp. OUR COMPANY – MURPHY & ASSOCIATES Murphy & Associates has had the privilege of providing technology and business consulting services to over 150 diverse clients in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. We take great pride in our full disclosure model and low margins which attracts top tier talent. We are transparent with our employees. Our business model fosters loyalty, satisfaction, and consistent delivery of quality services from the consultants on our team. Through it all, Murphy & Associates has stayed true to its roots, partnering with highly qualified technology and business consultants and working closely with our clients, fairly and ethically. THE CLIENT Our client is a large telecommunications company. SOURCING MANAGER Team Details: This role will support the Marketing Procurement Group. Role is responsible for executing main service agreements, statements of work, letter agreements, and order forms. Responsibilities will include: Leading sourcing activities of moderate complexity and providing support for complex or strategic initiatives. Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, proposal evaluation, scenario analysis, supplier selection, and contract drafting, negotiation and execution to deliver optimal value and terms. Define commodity and supplier strategies Adopt best-practice commodity management and strategic sourcing processes Track category performance relative to targets and conduct supplier reviews for assigned suppliers Communicate clearly with procurement leadership, business stakeholders and team about strategies, contracts, and project updates. Provide support for highly complex or strategic initiatives Assigned tasks may include: Analyze supply market and current supply base Build business case Build RFx and auction Negotiate contract provisions Track and report category performance against targets On-board suppliers Conduct supplier performance reviews Monitor contract execution Identify and recommend future sourcing opportunities. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications: At least 7 years of strategic sourcing experience required. (10+ years is preferred) Experience in Indirect Procurement is strongly preferred; candidates with Marketing experience are especially encouraged to apply. Leveraged AI-powered procurement tools, spend analytics, and market intelligence to generate insights, identify savings opportunities, and support data-driven sourcing decisions. Strong analytical skills and competency with Excel are required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Duration: ASAP to start, to run for 6 months, with chance to extend. Daily Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week, no OT anticipated. Location: Role is fully remote – candidates in Pacific/Central/Mountain time zones are preferred. Hardware: Client to provide. Onboarding requirements: Client requires a background check before start. BENEFITS We offer the opportunity to participate in health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k. HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest by applying here with your LinkedIn profile. KEYWORDS indirect procurement, procurement tools, market intelligence, strategic sourcing Murphy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

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