A premier financial institution in Vienna, VA, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead IT sourcing initiatives, focusing on cost optimization and vendor strategy.
About the Opportunity:
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: Standard business hours
Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)
Responsibilities:
Developing and executing IT sourcing strategies aligned to enterprise goals
Leading preparation, issuance, and management of RFPs, RFIs, and SOWs
Conducting market research, supplier analysis, and source selection activities
Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and risk mitigation
Building and maintaining strong relationships with business stakeholders and vendors
Qualifications:
7+ years of Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing experience
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
Significant experience in IT Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management
Proven expertise in preparing and managing RFPs, RFIs, and SOWs
Strong experience negotiating and managing vendor contracts and SLAs
Advanced ability to translate business objectives into sourcing strategies
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Skills:
Experience supporting sourcing initiatives within Financial Services
Category management experience within IT or Technology Services
Change Management or Organizational Transformation experience
Advanced negotiation and relationship-building skills
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