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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, Sourcing - IT & Indirect - **Company:** NTT - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $104,600.0 - $141,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Services, Software Licensing, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9224b8d09e9e5832 ## About the Role * Procurement Foundations: Strong grasp of strategic sourcing, RFx methods, TCO modeling, cost-breakdown analysis, and contract structures. * IT Category Knowledge: Familiarity with software licensing (perpetual vs. subscription), SaaS agreements, cloud services, and hardware lifecycle; understanding of data privacy/security implications in IT sourcing. * Indirect Categories: Knowledge of services procurement and outcome-based SLAs across diverse spend areas. * Commercial & Negotiation Skills: Ability to craft negotiation strategies, leverage competitive tension, and close agreements with measurable value. * Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Excel/analytics; capable of normalizing bids, running scenarios, and building cost models. * Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication, influence, and relationship skills working across finance, IT, legal, and operations. * Detail & Process Orientation: Compliance mindset with SOPs/policies; disciplined documentation and audit readiness. * Attributes: Proactive, organized, data-driven, and committed to continuous improvement. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS * Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, IT, or related field. * Preferred Certifications: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement certification; ITIL or cloud vendor certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure foundational) are advantageous. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE * Years of Experience: Typically 3-6 years in procurement/sourcing with a focus on IT and/or Indirect categories at mid-market/enterprise scale. * Demonstrated Outcomes: Documented savings delivery, contract execution, and stakeholder satisfaction; experience running RFx and negotiations end-to-end. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment. * Perform work during US business hours and time zones. ## Description The Specialist, Sourcing - IT & Indirect supports the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for IT categories (e.g., software, hardware, SaaS, telecom, IT services) and Indirect categories (e.g., professional services, facilities, marketing, HR services). The role partners with stakeholders to translate business requirements into competitive sourcing events, negotiates commercial terms, and ensures value delivery through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management., Category Strategy & Planning * Build and maintain IT & Indirect category strategies, aligning demand forecasts, budgets, and risk profiles with stakeholder objectives. * Identify consolidation, standardization, and savings opportunities across business units. Sourcing Execution (RFx / Auctions) * Develop RFIs/RFPs/RFQs (scope, SLA/KPI, evaluation criteria), run competitive events, analyze bids (TCO, price-breaks, scenario analysis), and present award recommendations. * Utilize e-sourcing tools and structured evaluation models to ensure fairness and transparency. Negotiation & Contracting * Negotiate commercial terms (pricing models, discounts, credits), service levels, and key legal clauses (termination, liability caps, data protection for IT). * Support drafting and redlining with Legal; ensure alignment to procurement policy. Stakeholder & Supplier Management * Partner with IT, Security, Finance, and business stakeholders to validate requirements and acceptance criteria. * Lead supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and corrective action plans. Savings Realization & Compliance * Track and report savings (hard/soft), avoidance, and benefits; ensure PO/contract compliance and catalog enablement. * Enforce SOPs, policies, and regulatory guidelines in all sourcing activities. (Instruction to adhere to SOPs/policies per template) Risk & Sustainability * Assess supplier risks (cybersecurity for IT suppliers, business continuity, ESG), implement mitigation plans, and support due diligence. * Promote sustainable sourcing (energy efficiency, responsible supply chain) in line with corporate objectives. Data, Analytics & Continuous Improvement * Maintain category dashboards, market indices, and spend cubes; provide insights to drive decisions. * Contribute to process improvements supporting Finance Transformation. ## Related Videos - [Building Talent Acquisitions Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1496-building-talent-acquisitions-teams) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology)