Sourcing Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53705)

Description

The City of Edmonton's Open City and Technology (OCT) Branch is seeking a strategic and results-oriented IT Sourcing Analyst for its Vendor & Asset Enablement Section. This high-impact role is responsible for the full lifecycle of our technology contracts, from strategic sourcing to vendor performance. The successful candidate will manage a complex portfolio of hardware, software, and technology support services contracts and be instrumental in improving contract value, achieving cost reductions, and enhancing service quality. The ideal candidate is a polished negotiator with strong business and technology acumen, capable of building strategic partnerships with vendors, while supporting critical leadership decisions and 73 lines of business across the City of Edmonton.

What will you do?

• Provide expertise and guidance on contract requirements and amendments, ensuring all purchasing activities comply with contract terms and corporate auditing policies
• Serve as the functional bridge between external vendors and internal City partners, creating and leading positive working relationships to maximize value from IT hardware, software, and services
• Lead negotiations with vendors for all IT hardware, software, or services, including coordinating with collaborators from the business, Law, and CPSS
• Track, measure, report, and evaluate vendor performance, addressing poor performance and monitoring contract execution and progress
• Review client needs, select the most appropriate procurement option, and may draft solicitation documents (like Requests for Quotes)
• Work with vendors to gather recommendations and strategies to acquire the most appropriate software licensing models and renewal options to optimize cost savings
• Act as the primary escalation point for questions and concerns from the OCT Branch and business areas related to IT agreements and contracts
• Develop and document processes related to contract lifecycle management and maintain program standards for contract records management
• Consult with business groups to analyze their IT contract and product/service requirements and provide in-depth service knowledge regarding the inter-relationships between business areas and third-party vendors
• Leverage tools such as SAP (the City's enterprise financial application), DocuSign, and IT Service Management Software to improve service levels and control costs through effective administration