Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location:

Minneapolis, MN / Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Duration: 12-month contract (potential for extension or conversion)

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing/Procurement Professional with experience in sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiations. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, negotiating complex supplier agreements, managing vendor relationships, conducting financial analysis, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Experience with technology, software licensing, and SaaS agreements is highly desirable.

• Lead contract drafting, review, interpretation, and negotiations for complex supplier agreements.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to optimize cost and business value.
• Manage supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Conduct financial analysis of pricing proposals and support cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and contract implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and Business stakeholders.
• Resolve supplier disputes and provide guidance on contract-related issues.
• Mentor junior sourcing and contract professionals.

• Strategic Sourcing or Procurement experience.
• Strong contract drafting, review, interpretation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with supplier relationship and vendor management.
• Financial analysis and pricing evaluation expertise.
• Knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, and AI-related contracts.
• Experience managing RFPs and sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (Financial Services or Healthcare) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• JD, CPSM, or other sourcing/procurement certifications are preferred but not required.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

Pay Range: $50hr - $55hr

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal &  protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US
  - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US
  - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & Hire Genics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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