Job Title: Senior Strategic IT Sourcing Consultant
Location: Remote (Charlotte, NC preferred; flexible PST hours)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)

About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking three highly experienced Senior Strategic IT Sourcing Consultants to support strategic sourcing and 3rd-party expense management for Global Technology Services and IT Management Services at a leading investment management organization.

This is a senior, autonomous role focused on category strategy across complex technology spend areas including FinOps, Cloud Engineering, Compute/Storage/IaaS, Network Technologies, Digital Workplace, Endpoint, Telecom, Collaboration Technology, SaaS, and related IT services. You will act as a trusted advisor to executives, develop innovative sourcing strategies, drive cost optimization, and manage high-value supplier relationships.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and execute comprehensive strategic sourcing strategies for complex technology categories, including cost reduction targets, supplier selection criteria, and risk mitigation plans.
Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), analyze responses, and evaluate proposals on price, quality, delivery, and strategic fit.
Design and lead complex contract negotiations, including master agreements, SOWs, and commercial terms for SaaS, Cloud, and technology services at scale.
Manage key supplier relationships, monitor performance against KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
Analyze spend data, perform TCO and cost modeling, and identify high-impact cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into clear sourcing requirements and communicate strategies and progress to executive leadership.
Operate autonomously, bring data-backed recommendations, and drive projects from initiation to completion with limited supervision.

Required Qualifications:

7+ years of advanced strategic sourcing / procurement experience with deep mastery of technology-focused procurement principles, practices, and models.
Proven track record negotiating SaaS, Cloud, and enterprise technology agreements at scale in a global environment.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spend analytics, data analysis, and financial modeling.
Extensive knowledge of technology and labor supplier markets, including Cloud, SaaS, Telecom, Hardware/Software, and outsourced IT services.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex sourcing projects independently, manage timelines, and deliver results under limited supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and concisely convey contracting options and recommendations.
Deep SOW knowledge and experience with labor consolidation or related technology services sourcing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with Cloud/SaaS/AI category management.
Background supporting Hardware, Software, Telecom, or outsourced services categories.
Prior experience as a trusted advisor to executives in large-scale technology organizations.
Familiarity with FinOps or IaaS/Compute/Storage category strategy.

Benefits:

Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
401(k) + 401(k) matching.
Paid time off.
Referral Program.

About ZipStaff
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology and procurement professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.

ZipStaff Inc.

Senior Strategic IT Sourcing Consultant

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