Senior Sourcing Specialist

Client Overview:

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of healthcare systems, medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished Senior Sourcing / Procurement Specialist – Professional Services (Contract).

Job Overview:

• Role: Senior Sourcing / Procurement Specialist – Professional Services (Contract)
• Type: 12-Month Contract
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $55/hour on W2 contract
• Location: Alpharetta, GA or Irving, TX (Hybrid/Onsite)

Additional Details:

• Candidates must be located within commuting distance of: Alpharetta, GA OR Irving, TX
• Hybrid or onsite presence may be required
• Opportunity for expanded responsibilities and extension based on performance
• Need to have hands on experience in all 4 areas RFP execution, supplier negotiations, professional services contracting, and enterprise procurement.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Sourcing / Procurement Specialist to support sourcing, contracting, and category management activities for Professional Services (e.g., consulting, IT services, managed services).

This role will initially focus on RFP execution, supplier negotiations, and contract support, with the opportunity to expand into broader category management responsibilities based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support RFP/RFQ activities (requirements, supplier coordination, evaluations, award documentation)
• Drive supplier negotiations including pricing, rate cards, and service agreements
• Partner with Legal on contract drafting, review, amendments, and execution
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, Finance, and Procurement teams
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to inform sourcing strategies
• Manage supplier interactions and support issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements
• Provide status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations
• Support and grow into category management activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or contracting

Proven experience with:

• RFP execution
• Supplier negotiations
• Contract execution (SOWs, SLAs, pricing terms, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (procurement tools a plus)
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• High attention to detail with a compliance mindset
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing Professional Services (consulting, IT, managed services).
• Exposure to category management
• Experience in enterprise or regulated procurement environments

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally: as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with a service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants with criminal histories are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.