Strategic Sourcing Manager managing IT software licensing, cloud/SaaS procurement, and vendor relationships in a flexible work environment. Leading sourcing strategies and negotiations for financial services industry.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing professional, proactive sourcing support.
Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ), including bid packages, vendor demos, analysis, and negotiations.
Drive negotiations for IT software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, and professional staffing engagements.
Analyze pricing proposals, budget impact, and cost-saving opportunities to support informed decisions.
Champion vendor management best practices, including vendor due diligence, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Manage contract lifecycles: renewals, renegotiations, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, and data procurement agreements.
Collaborate with affiliates in the U.S., Europe, and Canada to leverage global supplier agreements.
Track and report savings, vendor risk insights, and project progress to leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field
6+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with IT software licensing, cloud/SaaS providers, and staffing vendors.
Proven success negotiating data procurement, software, and cloud technology contracts.
Strong vendor management and supplier risk management expertise.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects independently.
Experience using procurement tools (P2P, e-auctions).
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
Job title
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