Sr Director - Strategic Sourcing

UKG•,

1d•$163,900 - $235,550

About The Position

The Senior Director, Technology Sourcing is a strategic leader responsible for building and scaling a best-in-class, digitally enabled technology sourcing organization within a fast-paced, global SaaS environment. This role leads the company’s largest and most complex spend categories, including Software & Platforms (SaaS, Cloud, AI & Data, Enterprise Applications) and Infrastructure (Hardware, Cybersecurity, Networking), while creating a foundation for Supplier Relationship Management across key strategic partners. In addition, this role will define and execute a multi-year sourcing strategy that delivers measurable value—driving margin expansion, cost discipline, and enterprise scalability—while partnering closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in technology sourcing / procurement, including enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, or infrastructure
5+ years in leadership roles managing large, complex technology spend portfolios
Experience in a SaaS, cloud, or technology-driven organization required
Proven track record leading enterprise negotiations and supplier strategies with top-tier technology providers
Demonstrated success driving procurement transformation and operating model improvements
Strong understanding of: Cloud, SaaS licensing and pricing models, Data, AI, cyber, enterprise application ecosystems
Executive presence with ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders
Strong financial acumen with a focus on margin, ROI, and capital discipline
Data-driven mindset with ability to translate analytics into actionable insights
Proven change leader with experience scaling fast paced organizations
Collaborative, business-oriented leader who operates as a strategic partner
Track record of building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Lead teams to create and execute a multi-year technology sourcing strategy aligned to company growth, product roadmap, and financial targets
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology investments and supplier strategy
Build and lead a high-performing sourcing team, driving capability development and organizational scale
Drive proactive, strategic insights through a Category Management structure
Own overall sourcing strategy across enterprise software, cloud, data/AI, and infrastructure categories
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, multi-year commercial roadmaps, and licensing strategies
Lead team to deliver measurable outcomes across: P&L savings, Cost avoidance, Consumption optimization
Play a lead role in driving and supporting complex enterprise negotiations with strategic technology suppliers
Establish and manage executive-level supplier relationships
Drive vendor rationalization and portfolio optimization to eliminate redundancy and maximize value
Enable supplier-backed innovation aligned to business priorities
Support the modernization of procurement through automation, analytics, and AI-enabled insights
Strengthen alignment across Procurement and enterprise functions
Implement data-driven spend visibility and forecasting, leveraging AI-enabled analytics where appropriate
Partner with FinOps to support cloud cost transparency and optimization strategies
Lead procurement transformation initiatives across tools, processes, and operating model
Establish a category-led operating model across technology sourcing
Rationalize technology supplier portfolio and eliminate duplication across key categories
Deliver measurable savings and cost optimization aligned to margin targets
Implement structured governance across technology spend and renewals
Advance procurement digitization (CLM, intake-to-PO automation, P2P optimization)
Strengthen cloud cost management