About this role
Description
Seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support enterprise sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor management initiatives. This individual will be responsible for driving strategic procurement efforts across the organization, managing vendor relationships, conducting market and pricing analysis, leading RFP processes, negotiating complex contracts, and advising internal stakeholders on sourcing strategy and best practices.
The ideal candidate will bring a consultative, strategic mindset and possess experience supporting technology procurement initiatives including software, SaaS, cloud services, and other IT-related categories. Candidates should be comfortable reading and interpreting contracts, assessing contractual risk, and partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver favorable business outcomes.
Strong analytical skills, independent decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and communication capabilities are critical for success in this role.
Skills
strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, it procurement, SaaS procurement, stakeholder management, RFP, market analysis, pricing analysis, risk mitigation, procurement system, insurance, financial services, coupa, contract redlining, AI contract review, CPSM, CPSP
Top Skills Details
strategic sourcing,contract negotiation,it procurement,SaaS procurement,stakeholder management,RFP,market analysis,pricing analysis,risk mitigation,procurement system
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Insurance industry experience
Financial Services industry experience
Coupa expertise
Contract redlining experience
Supplier risk management exposure
AI contract review tools exposure
Analytics and reporting experience
Procurement certifications (CPSM, CSCP, etc.)
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.