Procurement Sourcing Specialist
Company: Tailored Management
Location: Cary
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title : Procurement Sourcing Specialist Location :
Cary, NC or New York City, NY Work Model: Hybrid Onsite Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday (3 days/week) Pay Rate: $42.72/hour (W2) Paid
Weekly Assignment Length: 3 Months (Extension possible based on
performance, attendance, and business needs) Benefits: Paid weekly,
health, dental vision insurance available! Job Description: The US
Procurement Partnering team is part of the Global Procurement
organization. This team combines industry-standard category
management and sourcing functions, focusing on collaboration with
business partners to develop category strategies, source new
business requirements, and manage existing costs and contracts. The
Procurement Partnering team is on an exciting transformation
journey, aiming to expand spend coverage through renewed
relationships, streamlined processes and enhanced technologies. The
Procurement Sourcing Specialist will have responsibility for
supporting all indirect categories across multiple Lines of
Business, with an emphasis on Professional Services (management
consulting, financial services, audit, risk, etc.) and IT (SaaS, IT
consulting, cloud services, etc.) The successful candidate will
leverage their broad expertise to drive strategic value for their
Lines of Business and achieve better purchasing outcomes. Key
Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders to develop category
management and sourcing strategies that align with the needs of the
business while driving financial and operational control targets.
Lead sourcing events, including RFx and targeted negotiations, with
a focus on complex and high-value engagements. Manage relationships
with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement
activities and business needs. Analyze spend for supported Lines of
Business, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency
improvements, and risk mitigation. Ensure compliance with
procurement policies, procedures, and regulations. Stay informed of
industry trends and market dynamics to leverage best practices and
innovative solutions relevant to primary categories. Apply market
intelligence and benchmarking tools to accomplish the best possible
outcomes on negotiations. Act as point of contact for
supplier-related issues and lead resolution efforts. Support
strategic procurement initiatives, as required. Must Haves Mix
between IT and non-IT sourcing RFPs or RFx, competitive sourcing
events Large company / enterprise experience Required Skills 5
years of experience in indirect procurement, with experience in
both category management and sourcing. Experience being a member of
a globally distributed, large-scale procurement team. Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at using Excel and
leveraging business intelligence tools such as Microsoft PowerBI.
Strong executive communication and negotiation skills, capable of
influencing stakeholders at all levels. Familiarity with
industry-standard procurement software and tools. Ability to work
in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects
and priorities simultaneously. Preferred Skills Bachelors degree in
business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or
equivalent professional experience in related fields). Experience
in both Professional Services and IT is preferred. Experience with
procurement orchestration tools, CLMs and Ariba is preferred.
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