Sourcing manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Job Description

Title: Contract Sourcing Recruiter (Technical Recruiting)
Location: Irvine, CA, 92614
Shift: Standard Shift | Mon - Fri
Duration: 6 Months Contract with possible extensions
XXXX: Up to $40.00 - $45.00/hr. on w2.

Position Overview

Seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Contract Sourcing Recruiter with strong experience in high-volume technical sourcing and top-of-funnel talent generation within fast-paced technology environments.

This role is heavily focused on active sourcing, pipeline generation, candidate outreach, and rapid submittals for technical positions. The ideal candidate will be a true technical sourcer with proven experience building pipelines of qualified technical talent across Software Engineering, Cloud, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, AI/GenAI, and related technology domains.

The recruiter will focus primarily on sourcing activities rather than stakeholder management and should be comfortable generating 15 20 qualified candidates per week after ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Sourcing & Pipeline Generation

• Proactively source and identify qualified technical candidates through:
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • GitHub
  • Technical communities
  • Job boards
  • Networking platforms
  • Boolean search strategies
• Build and maintain a high-volume top-of-funnel pipeline for technical hiring initiatives
• Generate consistent candidate flow with a target of 15 20 qualified candidates per week after onboarding
• Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to engage passive technical talent
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies to improve speed, quality, and candidate conversion rates

Candidate Engagement & Screening

• Conduct initial candidate outreach and qualification conversations
• Administer and coordinate online technical assessments
• Evaluate candidate alignment with technical requirements, experience, and hiring priorities
• Build short-term candidate relationships to support immediate hiring needs and rapid submissions
• Maintain consistent follow-up and communication throughout the sourcing process

Recruiting Operations & Collaboration

• Manage multiple technical requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize ATS platforms and recruiting tools to track candidate activity and pipeline progress
• Partner closely with recruiting and talent acquisition teams to support hiring goals
• Maintain accurate candidate documentation and sourcing metrics
• Support recruiting process improvements and sourcing automation initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 2 3 years of experience in:
  • Technical sourcing
  • Technical recruiting
  • Talent acquisition
• Proven experience supporting high-volume technical recruiting environments
• Strong understanding of technical skill sets and roles including:
  • Software Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers/Architects
  • Data Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • GenAI/AI Engineers
  • Infrastructure Engineers
• Hands-on experience with:
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Boolean search techniques
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Strong sourcing and pipeline generation capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing for:
  • Automotive technology companies
  • SaaS organizations
  • IT infrastructure environments
  • Fast-growth/startup environments
• Familiarity with technologies such as:
  • Java
  • Python
  • Kubernetes
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Cloud Infrastructure
• Experience with sourcing automation tools
• Experience working in agile recruiting environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a true technical sourcer with strong experience building high-volume technical talent pipelines in fast-paced tech environments. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys proactive sourcing, outreach, and candidate generation rather than business-facing stakeholder management.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Pipeline generation volume
• Candidate quality
• Speed to submission
• Sourcing efficiency
• Ability to support rapid hiring initiatives

Team Culture

The Talent Acquisition team values:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Agility and adaptability
• Passion for technology
• Professional growth and learning
• Inclusivity and diverse perspectives