Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday-Thursday)

Drive Enterprise Procurement Strategy and Business Impact

We're seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join a dynamic procurement team supporting enterprise-wide sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation initiatives. This is a highly visible role where you'll partner directly with business leaders to influence procurement strategy, optimize vendor relationships, and deliver measurable value across the organization.

If you're a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges, negotiating impactful agreements, and serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple business categories
• Manage end-to-end RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes
• Negotiate complex vendor agreements and commercial terms
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, and market trends to drive informed decisions
• Develop and execute category management strategies
• Partner with business leaders to provide sourcing guidance and procurement best practices
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and risk reduction
• Assess and mitigate supplier and contractual risks
• Manage vendor relationships and support ongoing supplier performance initiatives
• Analyze spending patterns, pricing structures, and sourcing opportunities
• Support technology procurement activities, including software, SaaS, cloud services, and other IT-related categories

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor management
• Proven success leading sourcing initiatives independently from strategy through execution
• Extensive contract negotiation experience
• Strong ability to review, interpret, and negotiate contract language
• Experience identifying and addressing vendor and contractual risk
• Expertise managing RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities
• Experience negotiating agreements with annual spend commitments of $100K+

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology procurement experience
• Experience sourcing:
  • SaaS solutions
  • Software licensing
  • Cloud services
  • IT products and services
• Experience with Coupa or similar procurement platforms
• Contract redlining experience
• Supplier risk management experience
• Exposure to AI-powered contract review tools
• Procurement analytics and reporting experience
• Industry experience in insurance or financial services environments
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or related credentials

Why Join Us?

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and key stakeholders
• Influence enterprise-wide sourcing and vendor strategy
• Work on complex, high-impact procurement initiatives
• Gain exposure to executive-level decision-making
• Collaborate with an engaged and supportive team
• Drive meaningful outcomes through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier optimization
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong execution skills and is comfortable navigating complex supplier relationships, negotiating favorable contracts, and guiding stakeholders through procurement decisions. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts business outcomes and organizational success.

Apply today if you're ready to take ownership of strategic sourcing initiatives and make a measurable impact across the business.

This posting is for an existing vacancy

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.