Team Lead, Strategic Sourcing (IT, SaaS, Hardware)
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for enterprise SaaS and IT hardware categories, managing net-new purchases, complex renewals, and demand planning to optimize costs and supply chain efficiency.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing team lead (IT & SaaS)
Builds
Strategic sourcing processes, supplier management frameworks, and cost-optimized procurement strategies for IT hardware and SaaS licenses.
Domain
Technology procurement (SaaS, IT hardware, networking, office AV)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, demand planning, cost modeling, team leadership, stakeholder management, data analysis, process transformation, OEM/distributor management
Preferred skills
Experience with AI tools (Zip, ChatGPT, Claude) for workflow automation, experience at high-growth companies, managing global logistics and multi-region expansion
Technologies
Zip, ChatGPT, Claude
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing for enterprise SaaS and IT categories; own software license and subscription strategy; lead IT hardware procurement team; transform IT Procurement from transactional to strategic; develop pricing models based on vendor proposals; manage and develop a direct report
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
