Strategic Sourcing Associate

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***********Candidates MUST have experience in "Commercial Procurement"***************Title: IT Sourcing AssociateLocation:Reston, VA (Remote)Duration: 12 Months Contract to hireJob Description:Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 12 Months (Likely Extension / Possible Permanent Conversion)
• This position is 100% remote. Candidates must reside in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, or West Virginia.

Overview & Responsibilities

• Work with a leading federal employee health benefits organization during a significant Procurement Transformation. As a Senior Sourcing Associate, you will manage high-impact spend within the Professional Services and Non-IT categories. This is a "cradle to grave" sourcing role where you will act as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, legal, and risk teams to deliver optimal value beyond simple cost savings.

You will…

• Lead the full lifecycle of complex Professional Services sourcing initiatives (Consulting, HR, Facilities, Marketing) from requirements gathering to contract execution.
• Independently draft and execute RFx processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Lead robust pricing and contractual negotiations, including redlining MSAs, SOWs, and SaaS agreements.Act as a primary liaison between business owners, legal, and risk teams to resolve issues during negotiations.
• Manage a high-volume pipeline of 10–13 active procurement transactions simultaneously.
• Utilize SAP Ariba to manage workflows and ensure all compliance documentation is complete and audit-ready.

Required Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Purchasing (HM is flexible but prefers this range).
• Proven "cradle to grave" sourcing experience (not just supporting roles or administrative contract management).
• Mandatory working knowledge of SAP Ariba (minimum 1 year).
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex Professional Services contracts and redlining legal terms.
• Must reside in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) or West Virginia.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate concisely with leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• A blend of private sector and federal procurement experience (Private sector experience is prioritized).
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or DFARS.
• Experience in the Health Insurance or Healthcare industry.
• Relevant certifications (CPSM, PMP, or CPCM).

Sincerely,Preetam RajLead Technical RecruiternTech Workforce Inc.D: 410-505-4857 EXT: 726E: preetam@ntechworkforce.compreetam(at)ntechworkforce(dot)com