- Location: Reston, Virginia
- Type: Contract
- Job #105292
Epitec
Strategic Sourcing Generalist (Technology Category)
Remote (EST Business Hours Required)
$48/hour
Full-Time Contract | 40 Hours/Week
Contract through December 2026 with potential long-term extensions
Now Hiring for College Board
College Board is seeking a
Strategic Sourcing Generalist to support its Technology Strategic Sourcing team during an exciting procurement transformation initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for a sourcing professional with experience in technology procurement who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience within the technology category and will help manage sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement activities for technology-related spend.
What You'll Do
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize spend, reduce risk, and maximize value.
- Support procurement activities for technology-related categories including SaaS, cybersecurity, enterprise software, cloud services, hardware, and emerging technologies.
- Conduct market research and supplier evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost savings.
- Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Supplier & Contract Management
- Support supplier selection and relationship management.
- Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, licensing agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Collaborate with Legal, Information Security, and Governance teams to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations as needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on sourcing and procurement matters.
- Work closely with Finance, Legal, Technology, and business leaders.
- Promote contract compliance and procurement best practices.
Data & Process Excellence
- Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and sourcing recommendations.
- Leverage procurement systems and enterprise tools to deliver data-driven insights.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
- Technology category sourcing experience.
- Experience with contract negotiations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree.
- CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification.
- Experience supporting software, cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology sourcing initiatives.
Why Join College Board?
College Board is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to higher education and opportunity. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful work while partnering with a high-performing sourcing team undergoing a strategic transformation.
-Fully Remote
-Long-Term Opportunity
-Technology-Focused Procurement Role
-Mission-Driven Organization
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