Lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of spend.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations.
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders within Technology including IT Security as well as partners in Governance Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics.

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 3 years focused on Technology category (e.g. SaaS, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Hardware) sourcing.
Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts.
Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools.
CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred.
Strong knowledge of technology sourcing categories (e.g. SaaS, Cybersecurity products, Enterprise Software, Hardware), including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape.
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams.
High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization.
Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

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