Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Generalist (Contract)
Location: Remote. Work Eastern Time business hours.
Employment type: Contract. Full time hours
Duration: Long term. Initial engagement through end of year with options to extend in 6 month increments
Role overviewJoin a Strategic Sourcing team that is evolving from transactional purchasing to a strategic partner model. In this role you will lead sourcing activities and contract execution for agreements under 100,000 in your assigned category, driving value, mitigating risk, and supporting compliance. We are hiring one Generalist focused on Technology.
What you will doStrategic sourcing and category support- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value aligned to business objectives
- Run RFP and RFI events, conduct market research, perform supplier evaluations, and recommend award decisions for deals under 100,000
- Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and standardize solutions while maintaining service quality
- Refresh strategies based on market conditions, cost drivers, and risk assessments
Supplier and contract management- Lead supplier selection for assigned engagements under 100,000
- Negotiate commercial terms and service level agreements to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes
- Partner with Legal, Governance Risk and Compliance, and Information Security to ensure required terms and security standards are included
- Support supplier performance reviews and issue escalation
Cross functional partnership- Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders within your category scope
- Engage early with teams to understand goals, roadmaps, and demand forecasts
- Improve contract compliance, supplier performance, and policy adherence through collaborative execution
Data and process excellence- Analyze spend data to benchmark and surface savings and efficiency opportunities
- Build category cost models and total cost of ownership analyses to inform recommendations and track impact
- Use Procurement platforms and enterprise AI tools to deliver insight and accelerate decision making
Category focusTechnology opening- Scope includes SaaS, cybersecurity, enterprise software, hardware, cloud and hosting, and emerging technology services
- Manage sourcing events and agreements under 100,000 with a focus on value, security, and compliance
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience- 3 to 5 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management
- Direct experience in one of the following
- Technology category sourcing
- Marketing and Professional Services category sourcing
- Familiarity with ERP, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management tools
Skills and attributes- Knowledge of category suppliers and market trends in either Technology or Marketing and Professional Services
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to produce data based insights and recommendations
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities with stakeholder influence experience
- Demonstrated collaboration with Legal, Finance, Security, and business teams
- High integrity, initiative, curiosity, and strong organization
- Comfortable in a fast paced, mission driven, cross functional environment
Preferred certifications- CPSM, PMP, Lean or Six Sigma, or ISM
Hourly Pay Range: $40hr - $50hr (Depending on Experience)
What nextSource Provides:
- Healthcare Benefits including Medical, Prescription, Vision & Dental Coverage | United Healthcare
- Voluntary STD & LTD | New York Life
- 401(k) Retirement Planning | Fidelity
- Discount Program
*You are Eligible to participate in the benefits program if you are considered a full-time employee of nextSource, working at least 30 hours per week on a consistent basis. Your coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Published on 01 Jun 2026, 2:19 PM
