Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Ingram Micro • Irvine, CA

107d • $131,700 - $223,900

About The Position

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey! This position is based in our Irvine, California Corporate Headquarters with the opportunity to work up to two days remote per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, information technology, engineering, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) a plus.
• 8+ years of indirect sourcing, vendor management, or technology procurement experience, specifically within telecom, networking, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology domains.
• Deep experience negotiating with telecom providers, cloud service vendors (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), network hardware/software suppliers, and managed service providers (MSPs).
• Strong understanding of technology architecture principles and interconnected technology dependencies across the enterprise.
• Skilled in negotiating complex, multi-layered technology contracts, including pricing models, consumption-based agreements, and hybrid cloud contracts.
• Knowledge of key telecom/network technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, UCaaS, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, etc.) and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Sourcing experience in supply chain technology platforms and processes, complemented by knowledge of distribution center operations.
• Proven track record in driving large-scale RFPs, vendor consolidation efforts, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimizations.
• Experience using e-sourcing platforms and procurement technologies (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua).
• Executive presence with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including C-level technology and business leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) as they relate to sourcing.
• Experience supporting IT transformation, third party service providers, cloud migration, and telecom modernization programs.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and high-growth environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex technical inputs into actionable sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for telecommunications, network services (LAN/WAN/Wireless), cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and enterprise architecture solutions.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFI/RFP processes, competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
• Structure and negotiate complex contracts, MSAs, licensing agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs) for large-scale technology programs.
• Partner with Technology, Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Legal, and Finance teams to support sourcing activities that align with technical roadmaps and strategic initiatives.
• Understand how telecom, cloud, network, and application ecosystems interact and influence sourcing strategies and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve service levels, and enable innovation across technology categories.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security standards, and operational resilience principles throughout sourcing engagements.
• Implement and manage supplier governance programs, QBRs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor technology trends, supplier landscape shifts, emerging providers, and pricing benchmarks to inform strategy.
• Track savings, total cost of ownership (TCO), vendor consolidation efforts, and strategic sourcing KPIs for reporting to leadership.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Wellbeing benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree