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Sourcing Specialist

Contract: Houston, Texas, US

Salary Range: 45.00 - 50.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 371818

End Date: 2026-10-22

Days Left: 26 days, 20 hours left

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist IV
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Houston, TX - 77002

Pay Range: $45 - 50/hr
 
Summary:
A Sourcing Specialist is responsible for large, complex technology (Software, Hardware, Telecom) RFQ’s.  The main function of a Sourcing Specialist is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pricing with those vendors to support the RFQ.
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and procurement requirements for technology products and services.
  • Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
  • Negotiate software licenses, cloud agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and other technology contracts.
  • Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend solutions that deliver best value and mitigate risk.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial, contractual, and performance-related issues.
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Conduct market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions.
  • Coordinate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance, Privacy, and Enterprise Architecture throughout the procurement lifecycle.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and licensing models to provide strategic sourcing guidance.
  • Lead high-value, complex procurement initiatives and serve as a technology sourcing subject matter expert.
 
Skills:
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and achieve alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive, technical, and supplier audiences.
  • Proficiency in MS 365 applications, procurement systems, spend analysis, and sourcing tools.
  • Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and technology procurement best practices.
  • Experience negotiating software licensing, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, and professional services agreements.
  • Understanding of commercial, legal, financial, cybersecurity, and vendor risk considerations within the procurement lifecycle.
  • Ability to identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.
 
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • 5-7 years’ experience

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

Job Requirement
  • Sourcing
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  • Email
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  • Sharvari Doke
  • sharvari.doke@collabera.com
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