Technology Sourcing Manager
Core
Builds and maintains strategic technology supplier relationships, leading sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) and deploying AI agents for market research, contract drafting, and should-cost modeling.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (technology)
Builds
Strategic supplier contracts and sourcing strategies for technology spend
Domain
Telecommunications / Technology Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Category Management, Intellectual Property Management, Technical Requirements Gathering, Project Management, Strategic Analysis
Preferred skills
Should-cost modeling, AI-enabled sourcing tools, Technical Analysis
Responsibilities
Competitively source technology spend through RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs using AI assistance; Draft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including master service agreements; Support supplier management through scorecard development and quarterly business reviews; Work with technical personnel to translate specifications into commercial requirements; Build and present business cases and should-cost models for executive review.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
