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# IT Sourcing Specialist

- **Company:** ICONMA LLC
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us8d16eb211be07992f18ccb9ea10536b1/eaa

## About the Role

* The Sourcing Specialist must possess the following qualifications and experience to perform at a fully satisfactory level in this position:
 * Technical Expertise Leadership Characteristics Work Experience
 * Typical Technical Expertise
 * Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field MBA, other related graduate degree, or Doctorate preferred.
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time- management skills Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred Proficient with the MS Offic suite
 * Typical Leadership Characteristics
 * Strong customer-oriented mindset
 * Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with an ability to communicate with suppliers and business partners
 * Ability to be persuasive and build credibility internally and externally
 * Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
 * Ability to provide guidance to develop and evolve category management processes, develop metrics, and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues Typical Work Experience
 * Five or more years of directly relevant work experience required, including experience working with cross-functional teams
 * Candidates with an advanced degree or Doctorate will be considered with three or more years of experience.
 * Sourcing experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction sector
 * Strong business acumen and communication skills with the ability to make sound judgments.
 * Proven analytic, financial and operational skills. Strong self-starter with the ability to prioritize and deliver on deadlines in a fast paced environment.
 * Effective team player with the ability to work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communication, business writing and presentation skills.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)
 * Client competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust and Be Strategic.

## Description

* Category Management: Support Portfolio Managers and Category Managers in category management activities and processes that ensure Business Partner satisfaction and value creation.
 * Support regular assessment of Business Partner requirements and matching procurement plans to meet/adapt to business needs.
 * Seek to develop category expertise, market dynamics and trends knowledge, insights about suppliers, pricing, and negotiating tactics.
 * Spend Analysis: Coordinate with and leverage market, supplier, and spend analyses with Sourcing Analysts to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g., RFQs).
 * Help implement, in collaboration with Portfolio Managers and Category Managers, leading practices for spend/market analysis to develop value-adding sourcing strategies.
 * Strategic Sourcing: Execute sourcing strategies based on Category Manager guidance and leading practices and provide commercial and procurement expertise to deliver optimal outcomes.
 * Develop competitive solicitation, bid evaluation, and negotiations materials. Support bid evaluation, negotiation strategy development, and negotiation execution.
 * Develop contracting documentation based on established (and negotiated) terms and conditions, pricing, performance criteria, and any risk mitigations.
 * Supplier Relationship Management: As directed, communicates with suppliers and is knowledgeable about procurement practices and IT category strategy.
 * Develop, maintain, and appropriately build positive and influential relationships with suppliers and Business Partners to assure Client of long-term, cost-effective, procurement strategy in procurement of key services and goods.
 * Supply Chain Strategy: Support the SC and category strategy development process with analysis and helps integrate it with regular business planning and budgeting cycles for SC and Client.
 * Work closely with Category Manager to align strategy making processes with Business Partner processes.
 * Assist in the preparation and communication of business cases to support SC initiatives and priorities.
 * Continuous Improvement: Use continuous improvement framework to sustain SC strategy and compliance with Client objectives.
 * To achieve process excellence and stay current with industry innovations, the Specialist helps identify and implement, in collaboration with the Supply Chain management, leading practices throughout the organization.
 * Communicate initiatives and improvements to Business Partners as appropriate.