IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant

Talent Groups ·www.talentgroups.com

Location Springfield, MA, United States
Work type Hybrid
Salary USD 45 - 55 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Other East
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Hybrid Details: Springfield, MA - Hybrid

Duration: 4 months to start

Job Description
  • The IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant will provide procurement support across the organization, with primary responsibility for IT-related sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and renewal optimization.
  • In addition to supporting technology procurement activities, this role will assist with sourcing and purchasing initiatives across other spend categories as business needs require.
  • This consultant will partner closely with IT, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to drive value through strategic sourcing, effective supplier management, and efficient procurement operations.
  • The role will also be responsible for performing day-to-day purchasing functions, including requisition processing, purchase order management, contract amendments, and procurement administration.
  • The ideal candidate is a hands-on procurement professional with strong negotiation skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships while achieving cost savings and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing
  • Serve as a procurement partner for IT-related spend categories, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, telecommunications, and professional services.
  • Support sourcing activities across additional indirect and direct spend categories as needed.
  • Lead and support RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding events.
  • Negotiate pricing, contract terms, statements of work, and renewals to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, contracts, and renewals across the organization to leverage purchasing volume and improve pricing.
  • Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, and business requirements.
  • Support supplier performance management and relationship development.
Purchasing Operations
  • Create, review, and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Manage purchase order revisions, change orders, amendments, and closeout activities.
  • Facilitate contract renewals and amendments while ensuring compliance with procurement requirements.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records, pricing information, contracts, and supplier documentation.
  • Coordinate with Accounts Payable, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to resolve purchasing, invoicing, and contract-related issues.
  • Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely follow-up and completion.
  • Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, savings tracking, and supplier metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing experience, with a strong preference for technology-related products and services, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.
  • Demonstrated negotiation and supplier management expertise, with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing, contract terms, and measurable cost savings.
  • Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, renewals, amendments, and supplier agreements, while identifying opportunities for spend consolidation, supplier rationalization, and procurement optimization.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with IT and business stakeholders while balancing operational needs, risk, and cost objectives.
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, sourcing initiatives, and procurement transactions simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications, including experience supporting purchasing operations such as requisitions, purchase orders, and spend analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of software licensing models, SaaS agreements, cloud services, and IT supplier ecosystems.
  • Experience supporting procurement transformation or centralization initiatives.
  • Familiarity with supplier relationship management and procurement best practices.
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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role?
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Where is the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant job located?
The IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role with Talent Groups is based in Springfield, MA, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role remote?
Yes — the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant position at Talent Groups is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role pay?
Talent Groups lists the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role at USD 45–55 per hour.
Is the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Talent Groups.
What experience level is the IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant role?
The IT Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Consultant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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