Contingent work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations. Magnit Direct Sourcing is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top contingent talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible contingent assignments that work on a variety of projects, and unlock opportunities for exciting work. This contingent assignment will be working with Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch is a global engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and consulting company that has ranked 1st in telecommunications and 2nd in power in the US. Their engineering, procurement, and construction solutions help clients move farther and faster.

This is a great opportunity that can provide you with a chance to help Black & Veatch ‘build a world of difference’ and enjoy the benefits that come from working for Magnit Global.

Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified “Great Place to Work”. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more!

Location:

Candidate must be located within 50 miles of a regional Black & Veatch office

Job Summary

The Indirect Procurement IT Portfolio Sourcing Manager is a strategic procurement leader who manages a portfolio of related spend categories. This role develops and executes multi‑year category strategies that secure best value, quality, and service delivers measurable cost optimization, reduces risk, and aligns sourcing outcomes to business goals. The IT Portfolio Sourcing Manager acts as the bridge between suppliers and internal teams, driving efficiency and innovation across assigned commodity groups through analysis, negotiation, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement global/divisional sourcing strategies and portfolio roadmaps for IT Spend Portfolios, including demand shaping, supply‑market analysis, and multi‑year plans.
• Identify, select, negotiate with, and manage relationships with key suppliers; establish Vendor Management rituals, QBRs, and joint improvement initiatives in partnership with the Vendor Relationship Management Team.
• Perform cost analysis, TCO/should‑cost modeling, benchmarking, and deliver year‑over‑year savings and value realization (savings, cost avoidance, productivity, rebates, credits).
• Assess and mitigate supply base risks (financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG); drive dual‑sourcing, contractual protections, and business continuity plans.
• Partner with Operations, Legal, Finance, InfoSec, Architecture/Engineering, and Business Stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with the strategy, objectives, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor supplier and internal performance in accordance with portfolio KPIs; ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.
• Leverage enterprise‑wide spend to achieve scale efficiencies and synergies across related categories; create category playbooks and standardized toolkits (RFx templates, evaluation criteria, negotiation levers).
• Lead end‑to‑end RFx events, negotiations, and contracting (NDA, MSA, SOW, DPA, CO); ensure terms reflect commercial objectives, risk posture, and service‑level commitments.
• Maintain contract lifecycle controls; enforce policy, delegated authorities, and approval workflows; support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.
• Use spend analytics, market intelligence, and scenario modeling to inform strategies; track benefits realization and variance to plan.
• Advance supplier‑enabled innovation, diversity programs, and sustainability goals; pilot new technologies and business models where relevant.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in RFx management, complex contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency with eSourcing, contract lifecycle, and P2P platforms; strong Excel/analytics and financial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change leadership skills; ability to influence at multiple levels.
• Risk management mindset with experience implementing mitigation strategies across a supply base.
• Industry experience is a plus but not required.

Education/Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, typically demonstrated by 7–10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or category management with portfolio responsibility across indirect and/or direct materials.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, PMP) and experience supporting IT categories (software/SaaS, cloud, hardware, and services) are a plus.

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $55.41/hour - $73.88/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K