Category Lead & Sr. Sourcing Manager – IT
Core
Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies for key technology spend categories including software, cloud, cybersecurity, and SaaS to drive commercial optimization and risk reduction.
Role type
Senior Category Lead & Sr. Sourcing Manager
Builds
Technology solutions and supplier agreements for enterprise IT portfolio
Domain
IT Procurement & Technology Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy planning, complex RFP/RFQ management, high-value commercial negotiation, supplier portfolio management, contract lifecycle management, stakeholder influence, cost optimization analysis, regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, enterprise architecture alignment
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, CIPS/CPSM/ITIL/FinOps certifications, experience with AI/ML tools and observability platforms
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Zip, Oracle, Globality, SpendHQ, IronClad
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year category strategies for software, cloud, and security spend; Lead complex RFPs and direct negotiations for high-value technology agreements; Own end-to-end commercial lifecycle including contract drafting and risk evaluation; Act as trusted advisor to IT leadership to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies; Facilitate executive briefings on procurement strategy; Manage renewals and renegotiations for major platforms like hyperscale cloud and SaaS suites
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
