Strat Sourcing Spec- Technology & Digital Services

This role partners closely with Technology Category Managers, Digital Technology leadership, and business stakeholders across multiple regions while independently managing sourcing projects, supplier relationships, and procurement initiatives. In addition, this individual will serve as a key sourcing partner supporting Digital Technology teams across North America, Europe, and other international regions, providing commercial guidance, supplier recommendations, negotiation support, and market intelligence across a broad portfolio of technology and digital services.

Responsibilities

Support global sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, AI, managed services, digital transformation, and technology consulting categories; Independently manage sourcing projects from intake through supplier selection, contract execution, implementation, and supplier onboarding; Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, market assessments, and competitive sourcing events; Conduct commercial negotiations and support supplier selection decisions; Partner with Technology Category Managers to execute category strategies and procurement objectives; Serve as primary sourcing point of contact for assigned technology stakeholders; Identify opportunities to standardize services, optimize costs, consolidate suppliers, and drive value creation; Provide market intelligence, commercial recommendations, licensing guidance, and supplier insights; Negotiate and manage software agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud agreements, MSAs, SOWs, amendments, renewals, and outsourcing agreements; Support supplier governance, performance management, contract compliance, and risk management; Develop and maintain supplier relationships and drive accountability for service levels and contractual commitments; Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, PMO, Quality, and business stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle; Support TSA exit initiatives and replacement technology sourcing; Support Day 2 country onboarding activities, including supplier identification, sourcing events, contract execution, and implementation planning; Support procurement transformation initiatives, governance programs, process improvements, and procurement technology implementations; Partner with stakeholders across North America, Europe, and other international regions; Participate in occasional early morning or evening meetings to support global business operations

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance, Operations, or a related field; Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, technology contracting, supplier management, or related disciplines; Proven experience sourcing technology products and services, including software, SaaS, cloud solutions, managed services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, telecommunications, outsourcing, and technology consulting services; Demonstrated success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and complex contracting activities; Strong understanding of software licensing models, SaaS commercial structures, cloud consumption models, and technology contracting practices; Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate favorable business terms, and manage supplier relationships; Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment; Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, execution, and timeline management; Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; Ability to work independently while supporting stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones; Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including leading meetings, preparing executive-level communications, presenting recommendations, and negotiating with suppliers in a global business environment; Experience collaborating with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, PMO, and Digital Technology stakeholders; Highly adaptable and comfortable operating in a rapidly changing and growth-oriented organization

Nice to have

Experience sourcing enterprise software, ERP platforms, cybersecurity solutions, cloud infrastructure, AI technologies, telecommunications services, data and analytics platforms, or managed services; Experience supporting Digital Transformation, SAP, ERP, cloud migration, AI deployment, application modernization, or enterprise technology programs; Experience supporting TSA exits, business carve-outs, spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale business transformation initiatives; Experience onboarding suppliers and supporting technology operations in new countries or regions; Experience with supplier governance, supplier performance management, business continuity planning, and technology risk management; Experience supporting procurement digitization, workflow automation, intake management, spend analytics, or procurement technology implementations; Experience within healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industries; Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other technology compliance and security frameworks; Experience utilizing SAP, Ariba, Coupa, VNDLY, ServiceNow, or similar procurement and supplier management platforms; Global sourcing and supplier management experience within a multinational organization; Experience working in a highly matrixed global environment; Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10–15%) to support supplier meetings, technology initiatives, and key business locations

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package; Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every stage of their career and life; Shared success through company performance