IT Strategic Sourcing

Hiring for Senior Associate, IT Strategic Sourcing in Downtown Detroit, Michigan.(Onsite)Duration: 6-month contract with potential conversion to permanentWhat the Hiring Manager Is Looking For4–6 years of IT sourcing, procurement, or vendor management experienceExperience managing sourcing activities for:HardwareSoftware licensingTelecom/networkingCloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, private cloud)IT professional servicesExperience running: RFPs (Request for Proposal)RFQs (Request for Quotation)Vendor evaluationsContract negotiations Spend analysis and cost-saving initiativesSupplier relationship management and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews)Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding Key ResponsibilitiesExecute sourcing projects across IT categoriesSupport contract negotiations and renewalsAnalyze spend and contract dataCoordinate supplier onboardingWork with business stakeholders to gather requirementsEvaluate vendor proposalsTrack sourcing project timelines and status updatesSupport cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!