IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Contract, New York

New York, NY (Hybrid, 3 days on-site) | Full Time | Contract (W2) | Mid-Senior Level | Start: late November 2026 | 6 months

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is looking for a Global Sourcing Specialist focused on IT Procurement to join a global company in the insurance and risk advisory industry, working from its New York office.

You will own the end-to-end sourcing and contracting of IT goods and services — hardware, software and SaaS, cloud and hosting — partnering with legal, risk and technology teams in a highly regulated, global environment.

THE CHALLENGE

The organization buys a broad and complex IT portfolio across regions. This role brings hands-on, in-house procurement discipline to that spend: running competitive sourcing events, negotiating commercial and contractual terms, and turning multi-layered agreements into contracts that protect the business and deliver measurable savings.

It is a high-visibility position for a procurement professional who enjoys negotiating with technology vendors and working closely with legal and governance stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the end-to-end IT procurement lifecycle: sourcing, supplier evaluation and selection, negotiation, contracting and renewals.
• Lead complex negotiations for IT goods, services, software/SaaS, cloud/hosting and supplies to reduce cost while meeting business goals.
• Evaluate and select suppliers against price, quality, timing and reliability standards.
• Review price proposals, financial information and other data to determine reasonable pricing.
• Initiate and manage contract administration with vendors in line with sourcing goals.
• Read contracts, perform light drafting and assemble multi-layered agreements (MSA, DPA, AI addenda, security terms).
• Work with legal, risk and governance teams to manage compliance requirements.
• Implement long-term supply strategies and work with suppliers to assure capacity and continuity of supply.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Around 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3–5 years in IT procurement.
• Operational, in-house procurement experience (not only consulting).
• Experience in financial services and in global procurement.
• Procurement of IT infrastructure: hardware, SaaS/software, cloud/hosting, FinOps, storage, telecom/mobility, networks, messaging and security.
• Solid understanding of contracting processes: MSAs, renewals, termination and renewal clauses.
• Experience working with legal, risk and governance teams on compliance requirements.
• A track record of strategic sourcing initiatives with measurable cost savings or business value.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Fluent English, as the role negotiates with vendors and stakeholders daily.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with AI-related contract terms and data protection agreements.
• Exposure to FinOps or cloud cost management.

POSITION DETAILS

Work arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site
Schedule: Full Time
Employment type: Contract (W2; no corp-to-corp)
Seniority: Mid-Senior
Start date: late November 2026
Duration: 6 months
Location: New York, NY, United States

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Please state whether you will now or in the future require visa sponsorship. Relocation assistance is not provided.

HOW TO APPLY

If you enjoy negotiating with technology vendors and building contracts that create real value, we want to hear from you. Please apply through this platform with your updated resume, your expected hourly rate and your availability to start.