Global Sourcing Specialist – IT Procurement

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Global Sourcing Specialist with experience in IT procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. This individual will be responsible for supporting global procurement initiatives, identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of IT products and services.

The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing IT hardware, software, technology services, and related products from domestic and international suppliers. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, Operations, and other business units to support procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure purchasing activities align with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global sourcing and procurement activities for IT-related products, services, hardware, and software.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify domestic and international suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, and service capabilities.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and support business requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, service agreements, and purchasing terms with vendors and suppliers.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing requests, RFPs, RFQs, purchase orders, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and technology partners.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and other internal departments to understand purchasing needs and ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Analyze market trends, supplier pricing, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities and potential risks.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, contract compliance, and service levels.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, pricing agreements, and reporting.
• Support global procurement projects and initiatives as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably within the IT or technology industry.
• Experience sourcing IT hardware, software, technology products, or IT-related services.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor relationship management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple procurement priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and procurement or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with IT procurement categories, including:
• Computer hardware, laptops, desktops, and peripherals
• Software licensing and subscriptions
• Cloud services and technology solutions
• IT infrastructure and networking equipment
• Telecommunications and IT support services
• Technology consulting and professional services
• Experience with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or SAP.
• Knowledge of contract negotiations, supplier risk management, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, and competitive bidding processes.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP are a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who combines procurement expertise with a strong understanding of IT products, services, and technology suppliers.

The ideal candidate is:

• Strategic: Understands sourcing strategies and can identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement efficiency.
• Analytical: Comfortable evaluating supplier proposals, pricing models, contracts, and market trends.
• Negotiation-focused: Confident negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements with domestic and international vendors.
• Relationship-driven: Builds productive relationships with suppliers and internal business partners.
• Organized: Able to manage multiple sourcing projects, deadlines, and procurement priorities.
• Results-oriented: Focused on cost savings, supplier performance, quality, and overall business value.

The Bottom Line: We are looking for a procurement professional with strong IT sourcing experience who can manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive agreements, and support strategic global procurement initiatives.