Role: Strategic Sourcing Specialist II
Location: Newport Beach CA
Duration: 06 Months
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As an IT Infrastructure and Services Senior Sourcing Analyst, you will support Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by partnering with sourcing managers to execute strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect IT spend categories. This role supports end-to-end sourcing activities, including spend and market analysis, sourcing strategy development, RFx execution, supplier evaluation and selection, and negotiation support. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytically strong sourcing professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You are comfortable working through ambiguity, balancing strategic thinking with attention to detail, and managing multiple initiatives while delivering measurable business value.
How you’ll help move us forward:
Sourcing Execution & Analysis
- Support the development and execution of IT sourcing strategies across all IT categories including the following - Software, Services, Consulting Services, and IT Professional Services, as well as related categories such as Hardware, Telecom, Networking, Data Subscriptions, Data Center services, and other infrastructure needs
- Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier benchmarking.
- Support RFx development, administration, and evaluation activities.
- This could include end-to-end execution of medium risk RFx’s
- Assist with supplier negotiations and contract reviews, including redlining standard terms.
- Prepare sourcing recommendations, business cases, and stakeholder materials.
Stakeholder & Process Support
- Partner closely with Sourcing Managers, Legal, Risk, and business stakeholders to move sourcing initiatives forward.
- Track sourcing timelines, deliverables, and approvals.
- Support contract execution and handoff to Vendor Management.
- Ensure sourcing activities align with procurement policies and risk requirements.
Data, Tools & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain accurate sourcing data and documentation in procurement systems.
- Analyze sourcing results to identify cost savings, performance improvements, and trends.
- Support process improvement initiatives across the sourcing lifecycle.
The experience you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 4-7 years of experience in hands-on strategic sourcing, procurement, or related analytical roles.
- Experience supporting IT Infrastructure and IT Services sourcing initiatives.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Proficiency in Excel; solid PowerPoint and Word skills.
- Experience with procurement and risk tools (e.g., Coupa, Archer) preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- What makes you stand out:
- Experience supporting RFx processes and contract lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, PowerBI).
- High learning agility and comfort working in ambiguous environments.
