Information Technology Sourcing Manager

13 hours ago

City Of Jersey City, NJ, United States Confidential Full-time

Are you a seasoned IT sourcing professional with a passion for client engagement and strategic deal-making? Our team in Jersey City is seeking a dynamic Technology Sourcing Expert to join our high-performing team and lead sourcing initiatives across IT, hardware, software, telecom, and emerging technologies.


This is a client-facing role where you’ll be at the forefront of delivering value, shaping sourcing strategies, and building trusted relationships with global stakeholders. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, this is the opportunity for you.


Role Purpose

Deliver high-impact, value-added sourcing services to our clients in a structured, professional, and consistent manner. You’ll be a strategic advisor, a market expert, and a trusted partner, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term success.


Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partner Engagement

  • Build and nurture trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Act as a strategic advisor, translating business needs into actionable sourcing strategies.
  • Influence decision-making through commercial insight and deep market expertise.


Sourcing Strategy & Execution

  • Lead complex, multi-region sourcing projects across IT categories including cybersecurity, software, SaaS, hosted platforms, networks, data centers, hardware, and telecom.
  • Manage RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluations, and selection processes with precision.
  • Ensure alignment with client priorities, compliance standards, and risk frameworks.


Commercial Strategy & Deal Structuring

  • Analyze financial models and cost scenarios to inform negotiation strategies.
  • Structure deals that deliver commercial advantage while ensuring operational fit and scalability.
  • Drive cost savings and value creation without compromising service quality.


Contracting & Compliance

  • Draft and negotiate contracts including MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, amendments, and task orders.
  • Ensure supplier performance, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to uphold policies and contractual integrity.
  • Familiarity with global regulatory requirements and data protection standards related to technology sourcing.
  • Ability to manage engagement risk and ensure contractual integrity across regions.


Market Intelligence & Supplier Management

  • Stay ahead of technology market trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts.
  • Manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Benchmark performance and drive supplier accountability.


Governance & Quality Standards

  • Apply the company's and client sourcing methodologies and tools with precision.
  • Contribute to category strategy development and optimization.
  • Champion best practices across sourcing and procurement functions.


What you Bring

Professional Foundation

  • More than a decade of progressive experience leading complex IT sourcing initiatives across hardware, software, telecom, cybersecurity, SaaS, and managed services categories.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic sourcing leader, balancing commercial rigor with policy alignment and enterprise risk considerations.
  • Proven track record managing multi‑million‑dollar technology deals with global suppliers, delivering measurable value, continuity, and innovation for clients.
  • Highly adaptable in dynamic, client‑driven environments, with a consistent focus on quality, speed, and strategic outcomes.


Technology Sourcing Expertise

  • Deep understanding of the IT supplier landscape across the Americas and globally.
  • Proven success leading sourcing engagements with major technology vendors, managing multi-million-dollar deals with strategic impact.
  • Experience navigating complex procurement environments and delivering results in fast-paced, client-driven settings.


Consultative Mindset

  • Demonstrates a highly consultative approach, proactively identifying client needs, challenging assumptions, and recommending data-driven sourcing strategies.
  • Strong ability to translate complex procurement insights into clear guidance that enables confident decision-making.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients derive maximum value across commercial, operational, and strategic dimensions.


Stakeholder & Supplier Management

  • Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and act a