Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Technology
Core
Lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management for technology products and services to maximize value and mitigate risk.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)
Builds
Enterprise technology spend optimization, supplier contracts, and strategic sourcing strategies for SaaS, cybersecurity, and hardware.
Domain
Education technology procurement and strategic sourcing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market research, spend analysis, category management, risk mitigation, stakeholder collaboration, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, CPSM/PMP/Lean/Six Sigma/ISM certification, experience with ERP and contract lifecycle management tools
Technologies
ERP systems, supplier management systems, contract lifecycle management tools, enterprise AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technology categories; lead supplier selection and performance management; negotiate commercial terms and SLAs; analyze spend data to identify savings opportunities; partner with Legal, GRC, and IT Security to ensure compliance.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership
