We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to manage and optimize procurement strategies across critical technology portfolios, including software, hardware, and telecommunications. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver measurable value for the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational goals and technology roadmaps.<br>• Manage full lifecycle procurement activities, including RFx processes, contract negotiations, and renewals.<br>• Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across IT and technology-focused business units.<br>• Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to enhance category strategies and maintain competitive advantage.<br>• Optimize supplier performance and drive cost-saving initiatives across technology-focused procurement categories.<br>• Execute sourcing plans and lead sourcing projects to deliver measurable savings and reduce contractual risks.<br>• Apply advanced analytics to support data-driven decision-making and improve procurement outcomes.<br>• Negotiate robust master service agreements with global technology providers to enhance commercial and operational results.<br>• Ensure alignment with cross-functional teams to embed procurement strategies and champion value creation.<br>• Monitor and report on procurement performance metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
<p>We are looking for an experienced IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst Senior to join our team based in Columbus, Ohio. This will be a remote opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will be integral in managing complex procurement processes for IT goods and services, ensuring contracts align with organizational goals and compliance standards. This is a long-term contract position requiring advanced negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and collaboration with stakeholders across multiple departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet technical and business objectives while minimizing risks and optimizing costs.</p><p>• Oversee procurement processes from requirements gathering to contract finalization, ensuring all legal and compliance standards are met.</p><p>• Analyze, structure, and negotiate contracts to deliver cost-effective and legally compliant solutions aligned with business needs.</p><p>• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration during bidding processes, such as RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, to achieve optimal outcomes.</p><p>• Identify and apply best practices in strategic sourcing to enhance processes and address challenges within IT procurement.</p><p>• Attend stakeholder meetings to capture requirements for new purchases, renewals, and competitive bids, documenting action points and deliverables.</p><p>• Manage vendor and customer expectations through effective project management and strategic partnerships.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract data across procurement systems, ensuring quality and compliance.</p><p>• Leverage industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory standards to optimize sourcing strategies.</p><p>• Collaborate with Vendor Managers to establish performance criteria and service level agreements (SLAs).</p>
