Strategic IT Sourcing Lead

Michael Baker International

. Lead enterprise RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes for software, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, telecommunications, managed services, and professional services .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $109,179 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes while managing the full IT contract lifecycle. Proven ability to deliver cost savings and improvements through financial analysis and strategic supplier relationship governance.

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Strategic SourcingIT Contract ManagementVendor NegotiationProcurement PlatformsFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

RFP ManagementRFQ ManagementRFI ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementCost Savings DeliverySLA OversightSpend AnalyticsMarket BenchmarkingCategory Strategy DevelopmentCommercial Risk Management

Soft Skills

NegotiationCollaborationStakeholder AlignmentPerformance GovernanceAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ESourcing ToolsERP SystemsProcurement PlatformsAI-Enabled Procurement ToolsCLM Solutions

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureSaaSTelecommunicationsManaged ServicesProfessional Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead enterprise RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes for software, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, telecommunications, managed services, and professional services
Negotiate complex commercial agreements covering pricing, SLAs, audit rights, data privacy provisions, and termination protections
Manage the full IT contract lifecycle from competitive sourcing through negotiation, execution, renewals, and closeout
Maintain a contract repository and proactive renewal calendar
Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and total cost of ownership improvements through financial analysis and benchmarking
Govern strategic supplier relationships using performance scorecards, KPI frameworks, and quarterly business reviews
Conduct spend analytics and market benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities and inform category strategies
Leverage procurement platforms, eSourcing tools, ERP systems, spend analytics, automation, and AI-enabled procurement tools
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, HR, and business stakeholders to align sourcing priorities and ensure compliance, security, and operational requirements
Develop and maintain category strategies for key technology spend areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent experience accepted
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or IT contract management, with evidence in dated role history
3+ years specifically leading IT/technology sourcing initiatives, including direct involvement in vendor negotiations
Demonstrated experience managing or leading enterprise RFP, RFQ, or RFI competitive procurement events end-to-end
Experience managing the IT contract lifecycle through negotiations, renewals, SLA oversight, and commercial risk management
Documented delivery of cost savings, cost avoidance, or TCO improvements, with supporting financial analysis
Hands-on experience with procurement platforms, eSourcing tools, ERP systems, or CLM solutions such as Oracle, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, or Ivalua
Michael Baker International does not sponsor employment visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits