Sourcing Specialist IV [AQ-13797]

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization in the energy sector, committed to powering communities and driving innovation. This company is at the forefront of delivering essential services, leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure reliability and efficiency. Join us in making a tangible impact on critical infrastructure and shaping the future of energy delivery.

Unleash Your Expertise as a Technology Sourcing Leader!

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a knack for negotiation? We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic professional to take the lead in managing complex technology sourcing and contract workloads. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in optimizing enterprise technology investments across software, hardware, telecommunications, and cloud services. Your expertise will drive significant cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure the strategic governance of vital technology assets, directly impacting the operational efficiency and future growth of the organization. This is your chance to lead high-value initiatives, influence key decisions, and serve as a subject matter expert in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with key stakeholders to craft sophisticated sourcing strategies and define procurement requirements for critical technology products and services.
• Lead comprehensive competitive sourcing events, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and in-depth supplier evaluations.
• Masterfully negotiate complex technology contracts, including software licenses, cloud agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Proactively identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and operational expenditure reductions.
• Rigorously evaluate supplier proposals to recommend optimal solutions that deliver exceptional value and effectively mitigate risks.
• Collaborate seamlessly with suppliers and internal teams to swiftly resolve commercial, contractual, and performance-related issues.
• Cultivate and manage robust supplier relationships, fostering performance excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct insightful market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with legal, cybersecurity, finance, privacy, and enterprise architecture teams throughout the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and licensing models to provide forward-thinking strategic sourcing guidance.
• Lead high-value, complex procurement initiatives, establishing yourself as a trusted technology sourcing subject matter expert.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to ethical business practices.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities, and critical deadlines simultaneously.
• Robust analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, influence diverse stakeholders, and achieve alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with executive, technical, and supplier audiences.
• Proficiency in modern office applications, procurement systems, spend analysis, and sourcing tools.
• In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and technology procurement best practices.
• Extensive experience negotiating agreements for software licensing, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, and professional services.
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial, legal, financial, cybersecurity, and vendor risk considerations within the procurement lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and operational expenditure reduction opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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