Strategic Sourcing Generalist

Strategic Sourcing Generalist#26-15144 Reston, VA

Onsite Job Description Position Summary:

Title:

Strategic Sourcing Generalist

Duration:

6 Months - Long Term

Location:

Reston, VA 20190

Technical Skills:

Must Have:

Bachelor's Degree Contract Negotiation Demonstrate strong communication skills ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools Strategic Sourcing -

Procurement Nice To Have:

CPSM PMP Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification

Profile:

The team wants a 3-5-year profile with strategic sourcing experience within the technology category. The selected candidate will manage deals under $100k in addition to other support. The ideal candidate is in the career level stated with RFP/RFI strategies, strong communications and be able to think big picture and tactical. Solid sense of commercial procurement strategies and contract negotiations. Not ideal for buyer profile or those over-qualified. Strategic Sourcing Generalist, Technology will work with the Tech Strategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for sourcing and procurement activities related to the Technology category (e.g. SaaS, cybersecurity, enterprise software, or hardware). This role supports Technology contracts $100K Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes. Partner with Legal, GRC and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts. Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters for their respective scope. Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve contract compliance, supplier performance, and policy adherence. Data & Process Excellence Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency. Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics Adopt and leverage existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 3 years focused on either: Technology category sourcing Marketing and Professional Services Category sourcing Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools. CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred

Skills & Attributes:

Basic knowledge of sourcing categories: Technology or Marketing & Professional services, including suppliers, market trends, etc. Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams. High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization. Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments.

EEO:

"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."