Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Contract Position | Remote | Location: India

Join a global organization at the forefront of innovation in networking systems, services, and software. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support procurement initiatives across our IT landscape, with a heavy focus on software procurement. In this Strategic Sourcing Specialist role is an opportunity to make a measurable impact in cost optimization, vendor negotiations, and contract lifecycle management for this global leader!

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate new and renewal agreements for IT software, hardware, and related services.
• Analyze vendor proposals and leverage market data to improve pricing and contract terms.
• Drive supplier segmentation and participate in strategic cost-savings initiatives.
• Enter and maintain contract and license data in the organization’s software asset management system.
• Coordinate with the software asset management team to ensure timely renewals and compliance.
• Communicate changes in vendor relationships or licensing needs across internal stakeholders.
• Support enterprise projects involving new software application onboarding.
• Assist in running sourcing events, competitive quotes, and RFx activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure contracts are renewed in a timely manner.
• Represent the procurement team with a positive, customer-centric approach.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software sourcing, procurement, or contract negotiation.
• Proven experience in software licensing negotiations and vendor engagement.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a strategic, results-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Effective communicator with strong skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Initiative – Self-starter with a focus on deadlines and outcomes.
• Customer Focus – Prioritizes internal stakeholder needs.
• Agility – Thrives in dynamic, rapidly changing environments.
• Communication – Adapts messaging to various stakeholders.
• Collaboration – Works well independently and in virtual teams.
• Relationship Building – Strong ability to influence and connect across teams.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to a high-impact procurement function in a leading technology environment.

• Gain exposure to global vendor negotiations and strategic sourcing.

• Work in a collaborative and supportive culture..

If you're ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a forward-thinking team, apply for this Strategic Sourcing Specialist position today!