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Job Title: Sourcing and Category Management (MCKEJP00006763)
Duration: 12 Months (Contract to hire)

Location: 6555 North State Highway 161 Irving, TX 75039 (Hybrid) or 1110 Sanctuary Parkway Alpharetta GA 30009
Description:

***** Please provide screening questions/ answers at the top of candidate's resume *****
Work schedule (days & time): M-F 9-5 regular schedule
Work location & type (Onsite / Hybrid / Remote): Resource must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the following Client office locations:
- Alpharetta, GA
- Irving, TX
Hybrid or on-site presence may be required based on role requirements.
Assignment Duration: Initial 12-month assignment. Extension and/or expansion of responsibilities may be considered based on business need, funding, and individual performance.
Screening Questions:
1. Describe your experience leading or supporting RFPs for professional services (e.g., consulting, IT services, managed services). Please include the type of services sourced, your role (lead or support), and the approximate size or complexity of the engagements.
2 Explain your experience negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract execution for professional services suppliers. What specific terms have you negotiated directly (e.g., pricing, rate cards, SOWs, SLAs, amendments)?
3. This role is a 12‑month temporary assignment with potential for expanded category management responsibilities. Describe your experience supporting or owning category management activities in a corporate or enterprise procurement environment.
**Quick Rule:
need to have hands on experience in all 4 areas RFP execution, supplier negotiations, professional services contracting, and enterprise procurement.
Required skills:
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail with a compliance-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience supporting Professional Services categories (e.g., consulting, IT services, managed services).
- Experience supporting or performing category management activities.
- Experience working within an enterprise or regulated procurement environment.
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Job Description:
This position will support sourcing, contracting, and category management activities for Professional Services. The initial focus will be on RFP execution, supplier negotiations, and contract support. Over the course of the assignment, responsibilities may expand to include broader category management activities based on business priorities and demonstrated capability.
The role will work closely with internal business partners, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure sourcing activities are executed in accordance with client procurement policies, governance standards, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
- Support and lead RFP/RFQ activities, including requirements development, supplier coordination, proposal evaluation, and award documentation.
- Support and/or lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, and service agreements.
- Coordinate with Legal on contract drafting, review, amendments, and execution.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and timelines.
- Support supplier engagement activities and issue resolution as required.
- Provide regular status updates, risk identification, and recommendations to Procurement and business stakeholders.
- Conduct market and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Support assigned category management activities, with scope potentially expanding over time.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
- Support continuous improvement of sourcing and contracting processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracting, or professional services.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with procurement and contract management tools preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Professional Services categories (e.g., consulting, IT services, managed services).
- Experience supporting or performing category management activities.
- Experience working within an enterprise or regulated procurement environment.
Skills / Competencies:
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail with a compliance-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
Additional Information:
This role is approved as a temporary labor assignment for 12 months. Assignment duration and scope may be adjusted based on business needs and performance.