Sr. Sourcing Specialist (Hardware, software, and services)

Job Description

Summary

We’re looking for a results-driven and resourceful Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic procurement team. In this highly visible role, you’ll lead strategic sourcing initiatives that drive company-wide cost savings, elevate vendor performance, and support enterprise growth, starting with a strong focus on IT procurement for hardware, software, and technology services.

You’ll play a key role in shaping supplier relationships, conducting contract negotiations, managing RFP processes, and contributing to our supplier diversity and risk management programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, and enjoy turning strategy into action, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Compensation and Schedule

$85K to $100K yearly salary, + 10% yearly Bonus target

Hybrid work model, 3-days in office at Plano Corporate hub, 3100 E Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and execute cost-saving initiatives across multiple categories—starting with IT (hardware, software, and services)

Manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including vendor identification, RFI/RFP creation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection

Conduct contract negotiations to ensure optimal pricing, service levels, and compliance

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand sourcing needs and deliver tailored procurement strategies

Analyze supplier proposals, build comparison models, and present recommendations to leadership

Maintain and optimize the contract database; lead renewal and renegotiation processes

Conduct annual supplier performance reviews and support supplier relationship management initiatives

Support the ongoing development of a diverse and resilient supplier network

Contribute to procurement process improvement and cross-departmental projects

Perform other sourcing-related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field—or equivalent relevant work experience

5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, ideally with a focus on IT categories (software, hardware, services)

Proven success in contract negotiation and vendor performance management

Skills & Competencies

Strong negotiation, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication skills—clear, confident, and persuasive (written & verbal)

Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (preferred)

Experience working with MBO (Management by Objectives) performance structuresCompany Description

Founded in 1973, O’Neil Digital Solutions (ODS) is a leading IT consulting firm specializing in the optimization of complex end-to-end business process systems for a multitude of business verticals including Financial Services, Digital Media, Healthcare, and Transportation industries. ODS provides high-touch bespoke software engineering, systems integration, and infrastructure management services to clients of all sizes and industries. From large scale mass communication projects to highly secure and confidential data analytics using Big Data frameworks like Hadoop and AWS Redshift, ODS has a broad set of proven technical capabilities that help companies make complex digital transformations. ODS offers state of the art publishing solutions through our customer-centric applications and services include electronic document delivery, web applications, high-speed digital printing (color and black & white), automated composition, offset printing, warehousing and fulfillment services. ODS is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and also has offices/plants in Texas and North Carolina centrally located to serve clients across the country.

Full-time

Hybrid remote