Strategic Sourcing Analyst (S2)
Aston CarterStrategic Sourcing Specialist, IT Procurement
About the Role
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for technology-related spend categories, including software, SaaS, cloud services, and IT vendors. This role will partner closely with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Vendor Management to drive sourcing strategies, execute co
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mpetitive bid events, negotiate supplier agreements, and deliver measurable business value.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys leading sourcing initiatives, influencing business decisions, and managing supplier relationships in a dynamic enterprise environment.
What You'll Do
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Lead sourcing engagements from intake through contract execution.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for software, SaaS, cloud, and technology service categories.
• Conduct market research, supplier assessments, and competitive analyses.
• Drive RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, including document creation, supplier communication, evaluation, and recommendations.
Supplier Negotiation & Contracting
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and contractual agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value-enhancing supplier solutions.
• Support contract renewals, supplier consolidations, and strategic vendor initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams to facilitate contract execution.
Stakeholder Partnership
• Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders.
• Gather requirements and translate business objectives into sourcing strategies.
• Provide procurement guidance and recommendations throughout the sourcing process.
• Present sourcing outcomes and recommendations to leadership teams.
Procurement Operations & Process Improvement
• Utilize procurement systems to manage sourcing activities and maintain documentation.
• Track project milestones and sourcing pipeline activities.
• Support supplier onboarding and governance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• Experience leading sourcing projects from initiation through contract execution.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience conducting RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working within a large enterprise or complex business environment.
Preferred
• Experience sourcing software, SaaS, cloud, or technology-related services.
• Familiarity with Oracle Procurement or similar procurement platforms.
• Exposure to vendor management and third-party risk programs.
• Experience supporting AI-related technology procurement initiatives.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CPSM or CIPS.
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• Confidence interacting with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation practices.
• A proactive approach to identifying supplier and process improvement opportunities.
Why Join Us?
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that directly impact business performance.
• Gain exposure to software, cloud, and emerging technology categories.
• Partner with stakeholders across Procurement, IT, Finance, Legal, and Risk.
• Influence supplier strategy and negotiation outcomes.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide cost optimization and vendor management initiatives.
• Grow your career within a highly visible strategic pr