IT Sourcing Specialist, Staff

Job Posting Date

2025-09-03

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General Summary:

We are seeking an IT Sourcing Specialist to manage the Source to Contract process for a portfolio of IT Sourcing Events. This is an independent contributor role, suitable for a candidate who is delivery focused and has a depth of experience in managing IT stakeholders, running RFx events, leading supplier negotiations and maximizing the value of IT spend.

Responsibilities:

• Engagement with various stakeholders: Business, IT, Finance, Contracts, Legal, SMEs and Suppliers.
• Create RFx packs, run the tender process, collate supplier scorecards, lead contract negotiations and provide an award recommendation.
• Create executive slide decks that clearly summarize the problem statement, identify options and provide an evaluation of the options.
• Collect, analyze and summarize data from different sources to create actionable insights.
• Partner with stakeholders to maximize the value of IT spend, drive savings, reduce risk and increase operational efficiency.
• Project Management of the event from intake through to PO. Manage priorities, tasks, deliverables, timelines and resources.
• Create and negotiate commercial constructs autonomously within defined policies and processes.
• Create and execute contract negotiation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in the Procurement of IT.
• IT Category SME with extensive knowledge of IT subcategories, suppliers, and trends.
• Proficient in Spend Analytics, TCO Modelling, Sensitivity Analysis, Price Benchmarking, Leverage Management, Conflict Resolution, Risk Management, Project Management and Stakeholder Management.
• Depth of knowledge of IT contractual terms and able to collaborate with legal/contract teams in order to get to an executable supplier contract.
• Proven success in leading supplier negotiations and delivering cost savings.
• Strategic and creative thinker who can create innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Strong negotiator with high emotional intelligence and customer service skills.
• Highly motivated, results-driven and independent worker.
• Able to influence multiple and often conflicting priorities, to an outcome that is optimal for Qualcomm’s shareholders.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with third-party spend analytical and savings tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.

OR

• Associate's degree and 6+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.

OR

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.

\*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$93,600.00 - $140,400.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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