IT Sourcing & Contracts Manager
Location: Westerville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
IT Sourcing & Contracts Manager Overview: An exciting
opportunity is available for an experienced IT Sourcing & Contracts
Manager to join a dynamic Supply Chain organization. This role is
responsible for leading the full contract lifecycle, driving
sourcing strategies, and managing vendor relationships for
large-scale IT initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep
expertise in contract law, procurement best practices, and
navigating government RFP processes Key Responsibilities: Lead the
creation, negotiation, and management of various contract types,
including: Master Contractor Agreements (MCA) Master Supplier
Services Agreements (MSSA) Licensing Agreements, SOWs, NDAs,
Amendments, Renewals, and POs Ensure all contracts comply with
internal policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.
Manage the redlining process, aligning input from legal, business
units, and external vendors. Oversee and respond to RFPs for state
and local government clients in collaboration with the Project
Management Office (PMO). Develop and submit compelling, compliant
proposal responses with cross-functional teams. Own the end-to-end
procurement contract process-initiation, negotiation, execution,
and post-award management. Resolve contract-related issues
efficiently and maintain vendor performance compliance. Lead
strategic sourcing for complex IT procurement efforts, ensuring
optimal value and risk mitigation. Drive the vendor selection
process, identifying top-fit solutions aligned with business needs.
Qualifications: Experience in IT sourcing, contract negotiation,
and procurement management, especially in technology, software, or
IT services. Strong understanding of contract law, procurement
strategy, and compliance. Demonstrated success managing complex
sourcing projects and vendor relationships. Experience leading
government RFPs and proposal development. Excellent negotiation,
interpersonal, and presentation skills. Comfortable managing
multiple projects in a fast-paced, global setting. Proficiency with
Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level).
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