Elite Technical is seeking several Sourcing Associates for our customer in the Wash DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) area. Although 100% remote, we are seeking candidates that reside in the DMV area. We are seeking Associates that have either Professional Services OR IT related sourcing expertise. Selected candidates will:

Lead Stakeholder Engagement and Sourcing Initiatives:
- Collaborates with business stakeholders and procurement management to determine sourcing category strategy.
- Responsible for working with business stakeholders and procurement management to frame and develop project objectives, requirements, and sourcing strategy prior to supplier engagement.
- Drafts and leads the applicable sourcing process through scoring and completion (e.g. RFx, sole source, etc.).
- Acts as primary contact with potential suppliers during the RFx, selection, and negotiation process.
- Leads supplier negotiations throughout RFx and contracting process to achieve optimal savings, value, and risk profile.

Negotiate and Draft Contracts:
- Implements the sourcing strategy and negotiation and redlining process with the supplier to draft contracts that accurately capture business, technical, and legal requirements (including contractual and purchase order documentation).
- Acts as liaison with business owner and supplier during negotiations.
- Works closely with legal and risk groups to ensure consistent communication and socialization of significant legal and risk issues throughout the negotiation process.
- Interacts routinely with legal and business owner to resolve issues.
- Responsible for the preparation and submission of documentation for consent from the Federal Government (as applicable).
- Ensures and adheres to corporate purchasing policy directives and Federal Government regulations.
- Ensures compliance with contractual requirements for Federal Employee Program and other state and local contracts specifically related to MBE/WBE requirements and reporting.
- Consolidates requirements and coordinates with management to determine the most suitable method of purchase such as spot purchase orders, contracts, blanket orders and supplier stocking arrangements.

Supplier Management:
- Ensures procurement process is followed and all documentation is complete and accessible in the Ariba source to pay system.
- Analyzes and compares service and/or product offerings and specifications, investigates future renewal requirements and options, and resolves contract and invoice discrepancies.
- Manages existing contracts to anticipate and prepare for ongoing renewals.
- Provides other services related to the sourcing, contracting, and supplier management function as required.

Required Skills

- Required: This position requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; and 6+ years of experience in a relevant Sourcing assignment (e.g. Professional Services, IT, IT Services, IT Software, SaaS, SW Renewals, etc..)
- Must have experience with SAP Ariba
- Extensive experience in managing the end to end sourcing process from requirements gathering through RFx and contracting.
- Robust pricing and contractual negotiations with suppliers.
- Effective presentation and influencing skills to interface with multiple levels of management.
- Experience in analyzing pricing and determining price reasonableness.
- Proven experience with key category suppliers.

Desirable:
- Experience in the Health Insurance industry.
- Blended background in Private and Federal industries
- Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).