iShare Inc.
Overview
Were seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist with a strong background in IT procurement and category management to lead fast-cycle sourcing events, negotiate commercial/contract terms, and optimize total cost of ownership across software, cloud, hardware, and IT services. This is a remote contract (23 months) with ~10% travel for supplier/ stakeholder meetings as needed. Engagement Details
Type:
Contract Duration:
23 months (possible extension) Location:
Remote (U.S. EST hours) Travel:
~10% (supplier visits, workshops, or on-site stakeholder sessions) What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Category Strategy:
Own assigned IT spend categories (e.g., SaaS, Cloud/Infrastructure, End-User Devices, Managed Services); assess market dynamics, benchmarks, and savings levers; build and execute sourcing strategies aligned to stakeholder goals. Sourcing Execution:
Run end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ cycles (requirements, scoring, supplier Q&A, demos, commercial analysis), and down-select vendors. Negotiations:
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations (pricing, rate cards, milestones, SLAs, service credits, EULA terms, data privacy, security exhibits, and renewals). Contracting & Risk:
Partner with Legal/InfoSec/Privacy to finalize MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, SLAs, and ensure compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable). Financial Outcomes:
Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and improved TCO; validate and document benefits with Finance (should-cost models, benchmarking, and clean-sheeting where relevant). Supplier Management:
Execute vendor due diligence, performance scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans; support rapid supplier onboarding. Renewals & Demand Management:
Rationalize licenses, right-size entitlements, and avoid shelf-ware; optimize term lengths, uplift caps, and renewals calendars. Stakeholder Partnership:
Translate business needs into sourcing plans; facilitate decision meetings; provide clear market intel and options trade-offs. Data & Tools:
Maintain sourcing pipeline, dashboards, and contract repositories; ensure clean data for audit and reporting. Required Qualifications
510 years of IT sourcing/procurement experience with demonstrated category management ownership. Proven success running competitive events and negotiating complex IT agreements (SaaS, cloud/IaaS, software licenses, managed services, hardware). Strong command of contract constructs (MSA/SOW, SLAs/service credits, termination, indemnities, liability caps, audit, data privacy/security, IP). Comfort with supplier risk and compliance reviews in partnership with Legal/InfoSec/Privacy. Data-driven: pricing analysis, TCO, scenario modeling, and savings/benefits tracking. Excellent stakeholder management and concise executive communication skills. Travel-ready (~10%) and able to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment. Preferred (Nice to Have)
Category depth in SaaS & Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), end-user computing, collaboration, cybersecurity, DevOps, data platforms, or managed services. Experience with ITAM/SAM (e.g., Snow, Flexera), license models (user-based, consumption, cores), and renewal playbooks. Familiarity with eSourcing/CLM tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Scout/Workday Sourcing, Ironclad, DocuSign). Industry certifications: CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, ITIL, or privacy/security awareness. Prior experience in mid-market or enterprise environments with rapid timelines.
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Were seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist with a strong background in IT procurement and category management to lead fast-cycle sourcing events, negotiate commercial/contract terms, and optimize total cost of ownership across software, cloud, hardware, and IT services. This is a remote contract (23 months) with ~10% travel for supplier/ stakeholder meetings as needed. Engagement Details
Type:
Contract Duration:
23 months (possible extension) Location:
Remote (U.S. EST hours) Travel:
~10% (supplier visits, workshops, or on-site stakeholder sessions) What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Category Strategy:
Own assigned IT spend categories (e.g., SaaS, Cloud/Infrastructure, End-User Devices, Managed Services); assess market dynamics, benchmarks, and savings levers; build and execute sourcing strategies aligned to stakeholder goals. Sourcing Execution:
Run end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ cycles (requirements, scoring, supplier Q&A, demos, commercial analysis), and down-select vendors. Negotiations:
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations (pricing, rate cards, milestones, SLAs, service credits, EULA terms, data privacy, security exhibits, and renewals). Contracting & Risk:
Partner with Legal/InfoSec/Privacy to finalize MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, SLAs, and ensure compliance (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable). Financial Outcomes:
Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance, and improved TCO; validate and document benefits with Finance (should-cost models, benchmarking, and clean-sheeting where relevant). Supplier Management:
Execute vendor due diligence, performance scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action plans; support rapid supplier onboarding. Renewals & Demand Management:
Rationalize licenses, right-size entitlements, and avoid shelf-ware; optimize term lengths, uplift caps, and renewals calendars. Stakeholder Partnership:
Translate business needs into sourcing plans; facilitate decision meetings; provide clear market intel and options trade-offs. Data & Tools:
Maintain sourcing pipeline, dashboards, and contract repositories; ensure clean data for audit and reporting. Required Qualifications
510 years of IT sourcing/procurement experience with demonstrated category management ownership. Proven success running competitive events and negotiating complex IT agreements (SaaS, cloud/IaaS, software licenses, managed services, hardware). Strong command of contract constructs (MSA/SOW, SLAs/service credits, termination, indemnities, liability caps, audit, data privacy/security, IP). Comfort with supplier risk and compliance reviews in partnership with Legal/InfoSec/Privacy. Data-driven: pricing analysis, TCO, scenario modeling, and savings/benefits tracking. Excellent stakeholder management and concise executive communication skills. Travel-ready (~10%) and able to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment. Preferred (Nice to Have)
Category depth in SaaS & Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), end-user computing, collaboration, cybersecurity, DevOps, data platforms, or managed services. Experience with ITAM/SAM (e.g., Snow, Flexera), license models (user-based, consumption, cores), and renewal playbooks. Familiarity with eSourcing/CLM tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Scout/Workday Sourcing, Ironclad, DocuSign). Industry certifications: CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, ITIL, or privacy/security awareness. Prior experience in mid-market or enterprise environments with rapid timelines.
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