IT Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Title: IT Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology Procurement & Contracts

Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite Role)

Duration: Full-Time (FTE, Direct Hire)

Job Description:

The client is hiring at three potential levels: Lead Level, Manager Level and Senior Manager Level

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Client is seeking an experienced IT Strategic Sourcing professional to lead technology procurement initiatives, negotiate complex enterprise IT contracts, and develop strategic supplier relationships.

The primary focus is enterprise technology sourcing and contract negotiations, particularly software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, IT hardware, telecommunications, and technology services.

This is a highly visible role that partners closely with IT leadership, finance, legal, and business stakeholders to optimize technology spending and drive measurable cost savings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across enterprise software, SaaS, cloud services, IT hardware, cybersecurity, and telecommunications.
• Negotiate complex, high-value IT contracts, including pricing, licensing structures, service-level agreements, and renewals.
• Manage competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and vendor evaluations.
• Develop category sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and spend optimization.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and supplier performance.
• Partner with IT, legal, finance, and executive leadership on technology investments and contract negotiations.
• Conduct spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations, and financial assessments.

• Manage contract lifecycle activities, supplier risk, and commercial terms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiations.
• Strong experience negotiating enterprise IT contracts is essential.
• Hands-on experience negotiating software licensing, SaaS agreements, cloud services, hardware, or other technology contracts.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high-dollar agreements and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience managing RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive sourcing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, contract terms, and IT procurement strategies.
• Experience working with senior IT leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong financial analysis, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.