Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.
Job Requisition #:
032398 IT Sourcing Analyst (Open)Job Description:
Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world’s most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life’s essentials – and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
OUR VISION:
Being the best customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT Sourcing Analyst to join our IT Vendor Management & Sourcing team. This role is responsible for coordinating the sourcing of technology products and services across the organization. You will lead sourcing initiatives, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and help shape vendor strategies that support our IT and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing activities across key IT categories including software, hardware, cloud services, telecom, and professional services.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business needs, technical requirements, and budget constraints.
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation.
- Manage RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection, and contract reviews in close collaboration with IT, Legal, and Finance teams.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance, ensuring service levels and contractual obligations are met.
- Maintain sourcing documentation, dashboards, and contract lifecycle tracking tools.
- Ensure compliance with licensing terms, data privacy regulations, and internal governance standards.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT sourcing, vendor management, or a related role.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of IT categories and sourcing practices, including software licensing, cloud services, and managed services.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Experience with global sourcing strategies and low-cost country sourcing.
- Familiarity with contract law, IT financial management, and risk mitigation in technology agreements.
- Knowledge of vendor performance frameworks and governance models.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a strategic team influencing technology sourcing decisions across the enterprise.
- Work in a collaborative environment with exposure to IT, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership.
- Help drive innovation, efficiency, and value through smart sourcing and vendor partnerships.
At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.
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EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
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What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
