New

Sourcing Consultant

TEKsystems
$65.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 03, 2026
5 MONTH CONTRACT W/CHANCE OF EXTENSION. MUST HAVE CONTRACT NEGOTTIATION WITH SAAS VENDORS TO BE CONSIDERED. 100% Remote REQUIRMENTS: *Experience Renegotiating an aging = SaaS contract with unfavorable legacy terms *Consolidating multiple contracts and subcontracts into a single aligned agreement *Align renewal and expiration dates across vendors *Add new platform capabilities/modules (e.g., content or management system expansion) *Strengthen vendor governance, cybersecurity, and operational manageability ________________________________________ Description Role Overview This role is a project-based sourcing and contract negotiation engagement focused on the renegotiation and consolidation of a legacy SaaS contract , a Digital Experience Platform (DXP), alongside a related Managed Service Provider (MSP) agreement. The individual will lead end-to-end contract sourcing, negotiation, and alignment efforts to bring multiple existing agreements under a unified contractual framework, improve commercial and risk terms, and support upcoming renewal deadlines. ________________________________________ Key Objectives Primary Responsibilities Contract Negotiation & Sourcing Lead negotiation of enterprise SaaS agreements for Optimizely (Digital Experience Platform) Manage simultaneous negotiation of 7-8 contracts: o~5 Optimizely master and subcontracts o~3 Managed Service Provider agreements Consolidate contracts into a single core term structure with: oStandardized expiration dates oImproved commercial and legal terms oClear vendor management and governance language Drive negotiations with international vendors (UK- and Singapore-based) Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with: oMarketing teams (primary platform users; web experimentation and content governance) oVendor Management (governance and commercial oversight) oOperations (ensuring contracts are operationally workable post-signature) oLegal (contract review, redlines, and risk mitigation) Operate as the central coordination point across business, legal, and technology stakeholders Platform & Business Context Support a platform that manages ~140 websites across multiple firms Understand marketing use cases including: oContent management oWeb experimentation oDigital experience delivery Contribute to evaluation and onboarding of additional Optimizely modules ________________________________________ Required Experience Core Requirements Strong SaaS contract negotiation expertise (enterprise-scale) Proven experience working within IT and technology procurement environments Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-contract negotiations simultaneously Experience negotiating contracts tied to: oEnterprise IT SaaS oDigital platforms oMarketing technology (nice to have) oContent management systems (CMS / DXP - nice to have) Ability to navigate tight timelines with fixed renewal deadlines Nice-to-Have / Strong Plus Prior experience negotiating: oEnterprise SaaS Agreements oOptimizely contracts (big plus, not required) oDigital Experience Platforms (DXP) or similar marketing platforms Experience working directly with marketing organizations (nice to have) Familiarity with Gartner-leading SaaS platforms Experience with international vendors and cross-time-zone negotiations ________________________________________ Skills & Competencies Advanced negotiation and vendor-facing communication skills Strong balance of assertiveness and diplomacy ("push without being overly pushy") Ability to operate independently in a project-based consulting role Excellent stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams Highly organized; able to manage many moving pieces at once Job Type & Location* This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.