Houston, Maryland
|Hybrid
|Contract
|Job ID 71498|Posted Aug 28, 2025Join our dynamic team as an IT Sourcing Specialist - Supply Chain, where you'll play a pivotal role in aligning IT objectives with business strategies. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to support a 5-month project, ensuring effective IT contract management and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT sourcing strategies that support business agility and risk management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand business needs and environmental factors influencing IT sourcing strategy.
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions in IT-related agreements and manage vendor relationships.
- Track and report on IT contract and supplier performance against objectives.
- Manage IT assets and vendor communications related to company mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
- Analyze purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in executing data-informed IT sourcing strategies.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage strategic vendor relationships.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in IT asset management and understanding of ITIL and ITSM workflows.
- Background in IT, business strategy, or finance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to influence change.
At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.