Airswift is working with one of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry to find a Sourcing Specialist IV to join their team in Houston. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.
Role Overview:
The Sourcing Specialist IV will oversee Technology and Information Services (TIS) support by ensuring category goals and objectives are translated into strategies that align with both short- and long-term stakeholder and enterprise objectives. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing TIS category strategies that mitigate risk and deliver competitive advantage, particularly in relation to high-spend suppliers. The specialist will also be accountable for ongoing supplier relationship management (SRM) for priority agreements and relationships within the TIS category.
Must-Haves:
University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of progressive sourcing experience in the TIS category (Software, Hardware, and TIS services)
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in managing large-scale agreements
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to manage supplier relationships and performance independently.
Nice-to-Haves:
Postgraduate qualification or MBA
Professional certifications such as SCMP or CPSM:
Category Strategy & Execution
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies using market intelligence, demand planning, sustainability, and total cost of ownership
Execute sourcing strategies from RFP development to contract negotiation and execution
Ensure effective contract implementation and utilization through metrics and reporting
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to support strategy development and contract adoption
Influence and advocate for strategic sourcing practices across the organization
Market Intelligence & Cost Modeling:
Maintain demand profiles and analyze external market trends
Interpret market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and stakeholder decisions
Develop cost models to support negotiations and identify value drivers
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
Manage supplier relationships throughout the lifecycle, including performance management and value engineering
Support contract negotiations and partner with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities
M&A Support:
Develop supply chain strategies to support business continuity and efficiency during mergers and acquisitions
Collaborate with IT teams to address integration challenges and ensure data integrity
Working Relationships:
Collaborate with internal teams including Legal, IT, and Business Units
Communicate complex commercial and contractual issues effectively
Influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities
Work closely with Senior Specialists and Managers as needed
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