IT Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology Procurement & Contracts - 1834

PlacingIT•Richardson, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Strategic Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing, technology procurement, and supplier contract negotiations. The role covers enterprise software licensing, SaaS agreements, cloud services, IT hardware, telecommunications, cybersecurity, professional services, and other technology contracts. Working closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders, the manager develops sourcing strategies, negotiates high-value agreements, optimizes technology spending, and builds supplier relationships. This is a highly visible role for a strategic negotiator who has personally led major IT sourcing initiatives, negotiated complex enterprise technology agreements, and delivered measurable cost savings. The position is based 100% onsite in Richardson, Texas, Monday through Friday. It is a direct-hire, full-time role with level-dependent salary ranges and target annual bonuses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiations.
Significant experience negotiating enterprise-level IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, hardware, cloud services, or technology solutions.
Proven ability to lead complex, high-value contract negotiations and deliver measurable cost savings.
Strong understanding of IT procurement, software licensing models, commercial agreements, and contract lifecycle management.
Experience managing RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive sourcing initiatives.
Experience developing strategic sourcing plans and managing technology spend within large organizations.
Knowledge of contract law, supplier risk management, and commercial contract terms.
Strong financial analysis skills, including total cost of ownership, cost-benefit analysis, and spend optimization.
Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across multiple business functions.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
Experience negotiating agreements with major enterprise technology providers such as Microsoft, SAP, or similar vendors.
Experience with global sourcing strategies and multinational supplier relationships.
Knowledge of software license optimization, cloud consumption models, and enterprise SaaS agreements.
Experience managing substantial IT procurement budgets and complex supplier portfolios.
Familiarity with low-cost-country sourcing and supplier qualification processes.
Experience developing long-term sourcing strategies and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies across enterprise software, IT hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and professional services.
Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding processes.
Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives and technology investments.
Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate total cost of ownership, pricing models, and supplier proposals to support sourcing decisions.
Lead negotiations for high-value enterprise technology contracts, including software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud solutions, and hardware agreements.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service-level agreements, licensing structures, and contract renewals.
Manage the contract lifecycle from sourcing and negotiation through execution, renewals, and supplier performance.
Identify upcoming renewals and develop negotiation strategies to maximize cost savings and contract value.
Partner with legal, finance, IT, and risk management teams to secure favorable terms and minimize contractual risks.
Support development and negotiation of statements of work for technology products and services.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with enterprise technology vendors and service providers.
Lead supplier performance reviews, business reviews, and contract compliance assessments.
Monitor vendor performance against contractual commitments and service-level agreements.
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, license optimization, and improved commercial terms.
Partner with IT and business leadership to understand technology requirements, spending priorities, and sourcing opportunities.
Develop category budgets, savings targets, and sourcing roadmaps.
Track cost savings, cost avoidance, and overall value delivered through sourcing initiatives.
Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, and negotiation outcomes to senior leadership.
Support technology investment planning, forecasting, and continuous process improvement.