Technology Sourcing Manager
Core
Orchestrate AI solutions and supplier ecosystems to drive technology sourcing strategies, negotiating high-stakes deals and building defensible cost models.
Role type
Senior Technology Sourcing Manager (AI & Strategy)
Builds
Autonomous AI agents for sourcing lifecycle, multi-year category strategies for tech spend, and fact-based target pricing models.
Domain
Technology Procurement / AI / SaaS / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
AI Proficiency (LLMs, agentic AI), Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, RFP/RFI Development, Executive Communication, Market Intelligence, First-principles unit economics, Stakeholder Management
Preferred skills
Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
Technologies
ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude, Copilot, internal LLM platforms, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Deploy and orchestrate AI agents across the full sourcing lifecycle; Own multi-year category strategies for assigned technology spend; Lead high-stakes negotiations against incumbent suppliers; Partner with Technology, Finance, Legal, Cyber, Privacy, and Product to shape demand upstream; Build defensible should-cost models using AI-assisted research; Competitively source technology spend through RFP, RFI and RFQs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC