Job Title: Sourcing Specialist (Contract)
Type: Full-time Contract (40 hrs/week)
Start: ASAP – May 20 preferred
Location: Remote (preference for candidates based in Chicago)
Compensation: up to $45/hr DOE
We’re seeking a strategic Sourcer to help lead high-stakes vendor relationships across Legal, Finance, IT, and HR for one of the world’s most recognized tech companies.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
- Lead sourcing strategy across priority spend categories
- Own contract renewals, negotiations, and vendor performance
- Facilitate risk and compliance reviews during vendor onboarding
- Drive cost savings and long-term value through smart, scalable deal structures
- Act as the sourcing voice across legal, finance, ops, and senior leadership
- Keep workstreams clean, clear, and moving — no chasing required
Must-Haves (Don’t Apply Without These)
- 5–7+ years leading sourcing or category strategy in a global or matrixed org
- Strong experience in SaaS / IT / enterprise vendor landscapes
- Pro at balancing speed, clarity, and precision with complex stakeholders
- Confident communicator who knows how to influence without fluff
- Familiar with security reviews, risk compliance, and onboarding flow
- Financial acumen — understands how sourcing hits the bottom line
You’ll Stand Out If You…
- Thrive in tech or high-growth environments
- Have supported multiple departments across enterprise-scale procurement
- Think beyond savings — and focus on impact, partnership, and long-term value
- Can run deals end-to-end without losing sight of the strategy behind them
This is a 40-hour/week freelance contract slated for 1 year, with strong potential for extension if it's the right match.