Job Description

Airswift is working with one of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry to find a Sourcing Specialist IV to join their team in Houston. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Role Overview:

The Sourcing Specialist IV will oversee Technology and Information Services (TIS) support by ensuring category goals and objectives are translated into strategies that align with both short- and long-term stakeholder and enterprise objectives. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing TIS category strategies that mitigate risk and deliver competitive advantage, particularly in relation to high-spend suppliers. The specialist will also be accountable for ongoing supplier relationship management (SRM) for priority agreements and relationships within the TIS category.

Must-Haves:

• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive sourcing experience in the TIS category (Software, Hardware, and TIS services)
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in managing large-scale agreements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and performance independently.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Postgraduate qualification or MBA
• Professional certifications such as SCMP or CPSM:

Category Strategy & Execution

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies using market intelligence, demand planning, sustainability, and total cost of ownership
• Execute sourcing strategies from RFP development to contract negotiation and execution
• Ensure effective contract implementation and utilization through metrics and reporting

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to support strategy development and contract adoption
• Influence and advocate for strategic sourcing practices across the organization

Market Intelligence & Cost Modeling:

• Maintain demand profiles and analyze external market trends
• Interpret market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and stakeholder decisions
• Develop cost models to support negotiations and identify value drivers

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

• Manage supplier relationships throughout the lifecycle, including performance management and value engineering
• Support contract negotiations and partner with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities

M&A Support:

• Develop supply chain strategies to support business continuity and efficiency during mergers and acquisitions
• Collaborate with IT teams to address integration challenges and ensure data integrity

Working Relationships:

• Collaborate with internal teams including Legal, IT, and Business Units
• Communicate complex commercial and contractual issues effectively
• Influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities
• Work closely with Senior Specialists and Managers as needed

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