Senior Strategic IT Sourcing Consultant

ZipStaff•Charlotte, NC

9h•Remote

About The Position

ZipStaff is seeking three highly experienced Senior Strategic IT Sourcing Consultants to support strategic sourcing and third-party expense management for Global Technology Services and IT Management Services at a leading investment management organization. This is a senior, autonomous role focused on category strategy across complex technology spend areas, including FinOps, Cloud Engineering, Compute/Storage/IaaS, Network Technologies, Digital Workplace, Endpoint, Telecom, Collaboration Technology, SaaS, and related IT services. The consultant will act as a trusted advisor to executives, develop innovative sourcing strategies, drive cost optimization, and manage high-value supplier relationships. The role is remote, with Charlotte, NC preferred, and flexible PST hours. This is a W2 contract through ZipStaff; C2C and 1099 arrangements are not accepted.

Requirements

At least 7 years of advanced strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with deep mastery of technology-focused procurement principles, practices, and models.
Proven record of negotiating SaaS, Cloud, and enterprise technology agreements at scale in a global environment.
Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in spend analytics, data analysis, and financial modeling.
Extensive knowledge of technology and labor supplier markets, including Cloud, SaaS, Telecom, Hardware/Software, and outsourced IT services.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex sourcing projects, manage timelines, and deliver results with limited supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and clearly convey contracting options and recommendations.
Deep SOW knowledge and experience with labor consolidation or related technology services sourcing.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Cloud/SaaS/AI category management.
Background supporting Hardware, Software, Telecom, or outsourced services categories.
Prior experience as a trusted advisor to executives in large-scale technology organizations.
Familiarity with FinOps or IaaS/Compute/Storage category strategy.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for complex technology categories, including cost reduction targets, supplier selection criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, and RFP), analyze responses, and evaluate proposals based on price, quality, delivery, and strategic fit.
Design and lead complex contract negotiations, including master agreements, SOWs, and commercial terms for SaaS, Cloud, and technology services at scale.
Manage key supplier relationships, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
Analyze spend data, perform total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost modeling, and identify significant cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing requirements and communicate strategies and progress to executive leadership.
Operate autonomously, provide data-backed recommendations, and drive projects from initiation to completion with limited supervision.