Our client, a leader in the technology and information services sector, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II to join their team. As a Sourcing Specialist II, you will be part of the procurement department supporting various teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Sourcing Specialist II **Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto or Houston** **Job Description:** + Oversee Technology and Information Services (TIS) support by ensuring category goals and objectives are translated into strategies that align with both short- and long-term objectives. + Apply deep subject matter expertise in technology and information services market dynamics to support the development of appropriate sourcing strategies. + Execute complex sourcing processes utilizing market analysis, benchmarking, and contracting strategies for IT commodities and services. + Track and measure performance levels for complex sourcing and supplier effectiveness, focusing on value and cost savings. + Maintain relationships with key IT, business, and manufacturing partners and develop supplier continuous improvement initiatives. **Qualifications:** + University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field with 4-7 years of progressively responsible experience. + Demonstrated ability to be innovative, take initiative, and manage change effectively. + Proven interpersonal, communication, contracting, negotiation, and influencing skills. + Experience in managing multi-discipline stakeholder engagement for effective teamwork. + Must have IT sourcing experience specifically in software, IT MSA terms and conditions, RFP drafting, management, and negotiations. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. + Gain valuable experience in strategic sourcing and procurement. + Engage in complex negotiations with niche vendors. + Contribute to the development of innovative sourcing strategies. + Potential for contract extension based on performance. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.