IT Sourcing Manager: RFQ Lead & Cost Savings (Remote)

pstrongEwork Group /strong - founded in 2000, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, with around 13,000 independent professionals on assignment - we are the total talent solutions provider who partners with clients, in both the private and public sector, and professionals to create sustainable talent supply chains. /ppWith a focus on IT/OT, RD, Engineering and Business Development, we deliver sustainable value through a holistic and independent approach to total talent management. /ppBy providing comprehensive talent solutions, combined with vast industry experience and excellence in execution, we form successful collaborations. We bridge clients and partners professionals throughout the talent supply chain, for the benefit of individuals, organizations and society. /pp For our Client we are looking for IT Sourcing Manager /ppDuration: 6 months (extendable) /ppLocation: Remote, with occasional travel if required - Italy based preferred /ppstrongRole Purpose /strong /ppOur client is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager to reinforce the IT Sourcing function during a period of high activity and strategic transformation. The resource will act as backfill support while proactively driving RFQ process, cost optimization initiative, contract value enhancement and sourcing excellence initiatives across the IT perimeter. The role is expected to autonomously lead RFQ process in a structured way, generate measurable financial impact, strengthen commercial governance and improve supplier value contribution. /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /pulliLead contract renewals and commercial renegotiations with clear savings and value improvement targets /liliChallenge pricing models, rate cards and cost structures /liliOptimize scope, eliminate inefficiencies and prevent cost leakage /liliIdentify re-scope, consolidation and bundling opportunities /liliEnsure economic robustness and long-term sustainability of agreements /li /ulpOutcome: Measurable savings and improved commercial conditions across the IT portfolio. /pp2. Strategic RFQ Leadership /pulliManage end-to-end RFQ lifecycle with strong commercial positioning /liliConduct benchmarking, should-cost analysis and scenario modelling /liliPrepare negotiation strategy and executive decision materials /liliDrive supplier competition to maximize value creation /li /ulpOutcome: High-impact sourcing events delivering optimized TCO and risk-balanced contracts. /pp3. IT Commodity Assessment Value Roadmap /pulliAssess IT supplier landscape, spend concentration and dependency risks /liliPerform spend analysis and identify structural savings levers /liliAnalyze tail spend and rationalization potential /liliIdentify quick wins and mid-term transformation opportunities /liliContribute to the definition of a value-driven IT sourcing roadmap /li /ulpOutcome: Clear cost optimization roadmap with prioritized savings initiatives. /pp4. Governance Commercial Discipline /pulliStrengthen sourcing governance and decision gates /liliSupport SOW structuring and contractual clarity /liliIdentify risk areas and protect commercial exposure /liliEnsure alignment between Business, IT and Legal stakeholders /li /ulpOutcome: Increased commercial control, reduced risk exposure and stronger governance discipline. /ppstrongProfile Required /strong /pulliStrong experience in IT sourcing, commercial negotiations and contract renewals /liliDemonstrated track record in cost optimization and savings delivery /liliAdvanced commercial and financial analysis capability /liliExperience managing complex RFQs in international environments /liliAbility to operate autonomously and influence senior stakeholders /liliStructured, analytical and value-oriented mindset Success Criteria /liliMeasurable cost savings delivered within assignment period /liliSuccessful execution of RFQs and contract renewals /liliClear and actionable cost optimization roadmap defined /liliImproved commercial governance and supplier value contribution /liliB2B agreement /liliTransparent working conditions with both Ework and the client /liliPossibility to work in an international environment /liliCollaborative environment in Swedish organizational culture /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr