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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Sourcing Specialist - **Company:** Shree Narayani Networking Solutions Pvt Ltd - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Software Engineering, Information Technology, SAP Ariba - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9f80f3f6c11d4c87518092e8a1f79470 ## About the Role * Current Health Insurance Customer Experience * SAP Ariba * RFx cycle - From Bid to Selection Top Requirement: * Strong hands-on experience with SAP Ariba * 6+ years of IT/Professional Services sourcing experience * Strong experience managing the full sourcing lifecycle (requirements gathering RFx negotiations contracting) * Strong experience with supplier/vendor negotiations and contract redlining * Experience handling IT Services, IT Software, SaaS, and SW Renewals * Strong experience working with RFx processes (RFP/RFI/RFQ) * Experience working with business stakeholders, procurement, legal teams, and suppliers * Experience with Federal Government regulations and/or FAR * Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Will stand out * Background in both Private and Federal sectors, * Required: This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 6+ years of experience in a relevant Sourcing assignment (Professional Services, IT, IT Services, IT Software, SaaS, SW Renewals, etc.). * Must have experience with SAP Ariba. * Extensive experience in managing the end-to-end sourcing process from requirements gathering through RFx and contracting. * Robust pricing and contractual negotiations with suppliers. * Effective presentation and influencing skills to interface with multiple levels of management. * Experience in analyzing pricing and determining price reasonableness. * Proven experience with key category suppliers. ## Description Our client is seeking several Sourcing Associates for our customer in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area. Although 100% remote, we are seeking candidates that reside in the DMV area. We are seeking Associates that have either Professional Services OR IT-related sourcing expertise. Lead Stakeholder Engagement and Sourcing Initiatives * Collaborates with business stakeholders and procurement management to determine sourcing category strategy. * Responsible for working with business stakeholders and procurement management to frame and develop project objectives, requirements, and sourcing strategy prior to supplier engagement. * Drafts and leads the applicable sourcing process through scoring and completion (RFx, sole source, etc.). * Acts as primary contact with potential suppliers during the RFx, selection, and negotiation process. * Leads supplier negotiations throughout RFx and contracting process to achieve optimal savings, value, and risk profile. Negotiate and Draft Contracts * Implements the sourcing strategy and negotiation and redlining process with the supplier to draft contracts that accurately capture business, technical, and legal requirements (including contractual and purchase order documentation). * Acts as liaison with business owner and supplier during negotiations. * Works closely with legal and risk groups to ensure consistent communication and socialization of significant legal and risk issues throughout the negotiation process. * Interacts routinely with legal and business owner to resolve issues. * Responsible for the preparation and submission of documentation for consent from the Federal Government (as applicable). * Ensures and adheres to corporate purchasing policy directives and Federal Government regulations. * Ensures compliance with contractual requirements for Federal Employee Program and other state and local contracts specifically related to MBE/WBE requirements and reporting. * Consolidates requirements and coordinates with management to determine the most suitable method of purchase such as spot purchase orders, contracts, blanket orders, and supplier stocking arrangements. Supplier Management * Ensures procurement process is followed and all documentation is complete and accessible in the Ariba source-to-pay system. * Analyzes and compares service and/or product offerings and specifications, investigates future renewal requirements and options, and resolves contract and invoice discrepancies. * Manages existing contracts to anticipate and prepare for ongoing renewals. * Provides other services related to the sourcing, contracting, and supplier management function as required., Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global… + 1 month ago, ABOUT US: CMT Services Inc. is a dynamic and small business supporting Federal, State, and Local government agencies. 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