Project Sourcing Specialist

Job Title:

Lead-Sourcing Specialist – Tender & Project Sourcing

Employment Type:

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Hours:

Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week Rate : $42 - $50/hr Role Overview

The Lead Sourcing Specialist – Tender and Project Sourcing is responsible for supporting profitable project execution by ensuring accurate sourcing strategies during the tender phase and managing supplier negotiations during project execution. This role collaborates closely with commodity managers, buyers, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive cost‑effective sourcing decisions, manage claims, and support overall project success. The position replaces an existing contingent worker.

• Ensure accurate and complete sourcing assumptions are incorporated during the tender phase to support profitable project bids.
• Coordinate sourcing activities during the execution phase, including negotiations with commodity managers and local buyers.
• Directly negotiate select commodities as required.
• Manage supplier claims and support resolution efforts.

• Advise functional managers on sourcing‑related projects, processes, and procedures.
• Handle communication with internal teams and business stakeholders regarding sourcing coordination and services provided.
• Contribute as a team member on larger initiatives or lead smaller sourcing projects independently.

• Work goals typically require 3–6 months to complete.
• Project outcomes and business impact generally realized within 2–12 months after execution.

• Minimum 7+ years of total sourcing experience
  , including:
• At least 4 years in sourcing
  , and
• A minimum of 3 years in Tender and Project Sourcing
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal customers and external suppliers effectively.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or Oracle
  .
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• (High School Diploma or GED with equivalent experience may be considered)

• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a project‑driven environment
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high‑impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid‑market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard‑to‑fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high‑performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the Tech Serve Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority‑Owned Businesses in 2022.