IT Procurement Sourcing Associate - ONLY W2

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**************Candidates MUST be residing in DC, MD, VA States only***************

***********Candidates MUST have experience in IT Procurement Services ***************

Title: IT Sourcing Associate

Location: Reston, VA (Remote)

Duration: 12 Months Contract to hire

Job Description:

Terms of Employment:

• W2 Contract, 12 Months (Likely Extension / Possible Conversion)
• This position is remote. Candidates must reside in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, or West Virginia to be considered.

Overview & Responsibilities:

• Join a major federal employee health benefits operation as a Senior Sourcing Associate, supporting a significant Procurement Transformation. This high-impact role focuses on the end-to-end strategic sourcing and contract management for the organization's high-volume IT services spend, including IT Consulting, IT Professional Services, and Managed Services. You will be instrumental in achieving optimal value and managing vendor relationships for major strategic partners like AWS, Microsoft, and ServiceNow.

You will

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex sourcing initiatives, from requirements gathering to contract award.
• Independently draft and execute all applicable RFx processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs).
• Lead robust pricing and contractual negotiations with strategic IT services suppliers.
• Draft and redline contracts, ensuring alignment with business, technical, and legal requirements, while acting as a liaison between the business owner, legal, and risk groups.
• Manage a variable workload of up to 10-13 procurement transactions simultaneously, requiring strong project and time management skills.
• Ensure all procurement processes and documentation are complete and accessible within the SAP Ariba system.
• Adhere to corporate purchasing policies and relevant Federal Government regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years, but less than 11 years, of total experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Purchasing.
• Specific experience in IT Services Procurement Categories (e.g., IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, Professional Services).
• Strong experience in private sector procurement/sourcing.
• Mandatory working knowledge of SAP Ariba (1+ year of experience is sufficient).
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent RFx and contract negotiations.
• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hybrid experience with both federal and private sector procurement/sourcing.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Experience in the Health Insurance industry.
• Relevant certifications such as CPSM, PMP, or NCMA's CPCM.
• Experience managing contracts and anticipating renewals (Supplier Management).

Sincerely,

Preetam Raj

Lead Technical Recruiter

nTech Workforce Inc.

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