Indirect Sourcing Analyst (Contract)

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Indirect Sourcing Analyst (IT & Technology Focus) - Contract*
San Mateo or San Diego CA (hybrid) -will require weekly onsite work (preferred!) - Will consider fully remote.

*Please note: This is a temporary position with an initial 12-month term and the possibility of extension employed through our staffing partner DZX.

Job Summary:

Join a fast-paced Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team where youll be at the center of high-volume high-impact sourcing across IT and technology. As an Indirect Sourcing Analyst youll work across categories like SaaS cloud hardware and data center solutions managing multiple sourcing events engaging directly with vendors and helping drive smart data-backed decisions.

While the primary focus of this role is IT and technology youll also support sourcing initiatives across a range of indirect categories including professional services marketing contingent labor and corporate servicesoffering broad exposure and variety.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on execution and variety enjoys negotiating and problem-solving and wants to build expertise in technology sourcing. Youll collaborate closely with Category Managers and business partners while leveraging analytics digital tools and emerging AI capabilities to streamline processes and uncover new efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

• Support and execute multiple concurrent sourcing events (RFI RFP RFQ) primarily across IT and Technology categories
• Assist in managing the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including intake RFx development supplier communication bid collection and evaluation
• Prepare RFx documents pricing templates and evaluation frameworks using standardized tools and processes
• Coordinate supplier communications including Q&A and bid submissions through e-sourcing platforms (e.g. Coupa)
• Conduct bid analysis benchmarking and basic financial modeling to support sourcing decisions
• Compile and present data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders and Category Managers
• Maintain accurate and structured sourcing documentation and data for reporting and decision-making
• Support negotiation processes by preparing analyses scenarios and documentation
• Contribute to process improvements including standardization automation and use of digital procurement tools
• Conduct market research and support development of supplier pipelines across IT and indirect categories
• Partner with internal stakeholders (IT Finance Legal and business teams) to gather requirements and support sourcing execution
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies compliance standards and internal controls

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing procurement supply chain or a related field
• Experience supporting or executing sourcing events (RFx processes)
• Exposure to IT / Technology sourcing (e.g. software SaaS cloud or IT services) preferred
• Familiarity with e-sourcing tools (Coupa or similar platforms is a plus)
• Strong analytical skills including data analysis and basic financial modeling
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data sets and pricing models
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and process discipline
• Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Finance IT or equivalent

Preferred:

• Experience working with spend analytics or procurement data tools
• Exposure to technology pricing models (e.g. subscriptions licensing consumption-based pricing)
• Familiarity with procurement processes and contract basics
• Interest or exposure to automation or AI tools in procurement workflows
• Experience across indirect categories (e.g. professional services marketing contingent labor)

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