IT Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
Gravity IT Resources
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Job Title: IT Global Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location: Hybrid
Job-Type: Contract to Hire
Employment Eligibility: Gravity cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer directly (we are not open to contract or “corp to corp” agreements).
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Global IT Sourcing Specialist to join our high-impact procurement team, which oversees an annual budget of approximately one billion dollars for IT products and services. This role will help support a team managing hundreds of contract renewals, licensing inquiries, and global sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in IT sourcing, including hardware, software, and IT services, as well as a proven ability to lead and enhance RFP processes. Key responsibilities include driving best practices in sourcing, optimizing vendor contracts, and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards in vendor engagements.
Responsibilities:
- Enhance Global IT Sourcing Practices: Lead initiatives to improve the organization’s global IT sourcing capabilities across hardware, software, and services, implementing best practices that promote efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
- RFP Development and Vendor Evaluation: Develop and issue RFPs for IT goods and services, addressing both technical and business requirements. Evaluate supplier bids based on cost, quality, and other criteria to ensure optimal vendor selection.
- Data Privacy and Compliance Oversight: Manage vendor contracts with a strong focus on data privacy, compliance, and security, ensuring all engagements protect sensitive data and proprietary information.
- Market Analysis and Trend Advising: Conduct market analyses to stay informed on trends affecting IT sourcing and licensing, providing actionable insights to optimize costs and procurement strategies.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in IT sourcing with a focus on software, hardware, and IT services, including a strong understanding of licensing models and market testing for software.
- 5+ years of experience in managing global IT RFP processes for large budgets, typically ranging from $500,000 to over $5 million, with expertise in drafting both business and technical requirements.
- 3+ years of experience in hardware sourcing, with a strong understanding of virtualization and utilization use cases to ensure hardware alignment with business needs.
- Proven background in building relationships with reputable IT hardware vendors, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and utilization requirements.
- 3+ years of experience negotiating pricing with vendors and performing market trend analyses to optimize sourcing decisions.
- Familiarity with VSAT/satellite connectivity sourcing (preferred).
- Strong understanding of cloud optimization strategies and knowledge of leading cloud providers in the market.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills for working across cross-functional teams and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.