About this role
Role Overview
The IT IS Sourcing Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing Accelleron’s global IT sourcing and supplier management activities. The role focuses on managing sourcing initiatives, supporting strategic vendor relationships and ensuring effective governance of key IT suppliers.
This position plays a critical role in RFP management, supplier performance management, sourcing governance and sourcing PMO activities, ensuring that IT sourcing initiatives deliver value, mitigate risk, and align with business and IT strategy.
The role will work closely with Global IT leadership, procurement, finance, legal and suppliers, ensuring efficient sourcing processes and strong supplier performance across the IT ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Supplier & Partnership Management:
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers supporting critical business applications and platforms.
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Act as a coordination point between global IT teams and suppliers for operational and strategic topics.
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IT Sourcing & RFP Management
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Lead and support end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for IT services and technology sourcing initiatives.
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Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and evaluation of proposals to support vendor selection.
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Coordinate cross-functional evaluation teams including IT, procurement, finance, and legal stakeholders.
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Prepare sourcing documentation including RFP templates, evaluation frameworks, and commercial comparisons.
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Support negotiation preparation and ensure structured supplier selection decisions.
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Supplier Performance & Governance
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Coordinate and manage Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers.
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Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments,