senior sourcing manager, Technology (Nashville, TN)
Core
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for enterprise hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, and related technology services to deliver commercial value and mitigate supplier risk.
Role type
Senior individual contributor sourcing manager (technology)
Builds
Enterprise technology supply chain and commercial agreements
Domain
Technology procurement and supply chain management
Required skills
Technology sourcing strategy, complex supplier negotiations, enterprise software licensing models, value-added reseller management, total cost of ownership analysis, supplier risk mitigation, contract management, financial analysis, project management
Preferred skills
Experience with hardware and software publishers, stakeholder partnership with Legal/Finance/Security, executive-level presentation skills, Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint proficiency
Responsibilities
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across technology categories; lead complex sourcing initiatives from market analysis to implementation; evaluate technology pricing, licensing structures, and total cost of ownership; manage relationships with software publishers, hardware manufacturers, and distributors; lead commercial and contractual negotiations with stakeholders; establish supplier governance and monitor performance; identify and mitigate supplier and commercial risks; develop business cases and executive presentations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
