Category Sourcing Expert – ITDublin, Ireland(Hybrid) | Alternative: Limerick12-month contract Are you an experienced IT Sourcing professionalwho thrives in complex, global environments and enjoys leading strategic negotiations that truly move the needle?We're supporting aglobal technology and telecommunications organizationlooking to strengthen its IT Sourcing capability with a Category Sourcing Expertwho can operate independently, influence senior stakeholders, and drive best-value outcomes across enterprise IT categories.
What you'll be doing Leading end-to-end strategic sourcing activities across IT and technology categories Managing the full sourcing lifecycle: spend analysis, market research, RFx, bid analysis, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance Negotiating commercial terms for complex agreements (Master Service Agreements, Cloud contracts, SOWs, Order Forms)Partnering with internal stakeholders to define requirements and guide supplier selection Working closely with Legal, Tax, Contract Management, and Policy teams to execute agreements Driving supplier relationship management for key vendors Managing multiple sourcing initiatives in parallel within a fast-paced, agile environment Delivering data-driven insights through financial and commercial analysis What we're looking for5+ years of experience in IT Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Management, or Procurement Strong background negotiating technology and IT services contracts Experience operating in multi-project, multi-geography environments Solid understanding of commercial and contractual language Ability to work independently with limited supervision and lead senior-level discussions Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills Nice to have Experience sourcing IT / Technology categories Certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CIPS, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma Hands-on experience with SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft / Google productivity tools Why this role?You'll play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies for a large-scale, global organization—working on high-impact IT categories, influencing decisions at senior levels, and building sustainable supplier partnerships.
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