IT Sourcing and Purchasing Consultant

Title: IT Sourcing and Purchasing ConsultantLocation: Holyoke, MAEmployment Type: ContractStatus: Accepting CandidatesAbout the RoleWe are seeking an IT Sourcing and Purchasing Consultant to support procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing activities, with a focus on technology-related products and services. The ideal candidate will bring strong negotiation and supplier management skills, experience managing contracts and renewals, and the ability to optimize procurement processes while balancing cost, risk, and business needs.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing and ProcurementSupport procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing activities for technology-related products and services, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.Identify opportunities for spend consolidation, supplier rationalization, and procurement optimization.Manage multiple sourcing initiatives and procurement transactions simultaneously.Contract and Supplier ManagementReview, negotiate, and manage contracts, renewals, amendments, and supplier agreements.Negotiate favorable pricing and contract terms while securing measurable cost savings.Manage supplier relationships and support effective supplier performance.Stakeholder and Purchasing OperationsPartner with IT and business stakeholders to balance operational needs, risk, and cost objectives.Support purchasing operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, and spend analysis.Use ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications to support procurement activities.Qualifications5+ years of procurement, purchasing, and strategic sourcing experience.Strong preference for experience with technology-related products and services, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.Demonstrated negotiation and supplier management expertise.Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts, renewals, amendments, and supplier agreements.Strong relationship-building and communication skills.Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized, with strong problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities, sourcing initiatives, and procurement transactions simultaneously.Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.Preferred QualificationsStrong technology procurement experience across software, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, and professional services.CompensationPay Rate: $45/hour W2 MAXLocation: Holyoke, MA Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per weekDuration: Through the end of the year, with potential extensions