Strategic Sourcing Senior Lead - Technology & Digital Services

Momentum is a respected portfolio of independent companies serving over 125 Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we thrive in a fast‑growing, values‑driven, people‑first environment where you can thrive.

You will own the end‑to‑end sourcing strategy for Technology and Digital Services—including SaaS, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), software licenses, IT services, digital agencies, Mar Tech/AdTech, data & analytics services, and managed/outsourced services—while partnering with Engineering, Product, Marketing, IT, Security, Finance, and Legal to optimize cost, performance, risk, and speed. As part of a new procurement team, you will help establish processes and policies—building category strategies and playbooks;

designing intake‑to‑procure workflows; selecting and configuring sourcing/CLM/P2P tools; and setting supplier segmentation and governance (QBRs/MBRs)—as we build a high‑performing supplier ecosystem.

• Build and execute category strategies across Tech & Digital Services; map markets, cost drivers, benchmarks, and negotiation levers.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps and savings pipelines aligned to budget cycles and business priorities.

• Lead RFx events, competitive bids, and direct negotiations (new buys, renewals, and expansions).
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service level agreements, service credits, license/usage metrics, audit rights, termination, and benchmarking clauses.

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Segment suppliers, set governance (QBRs/MBRs), drive performance against KPIs, and manage corrective action plans.
• Identify innovation opportunities with strategic partners.

• Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Security on MSAs/SOWs/Order Forms, DPAs/SCCs, SOC 2/ISO 27001 evidence, BYOL/OSS terms, and information security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy, SOX, and relevant regulations.

• Translate business needs into sourcing strategies; influence senior stakeholders with clear options and trade‑offs.
• Build should‑cost models and TCO/ROI analyses; prepare executive summaries and recommendations.

• Deliver hard savings, cost avoidance, and value realization; track benefits vs. baseline.
• Maintain category dashboards, pipeline, and renewal calendars; use market intel and benchmarks to inform decisions.

• Champion procure‑to‑pay best practices (intake → sourcing → contracting → PO → invoice).
• Leverage sourcing/CLM and data visualization tools.

• 6 years in strategic sourcing/procurement with a focus on technology and digital services; experience leading complex SaaS/cloud and services negotiations.
• Proven track record delivering measurable savings and value without sacrificing speed or quality.
• Strong commercial acumen: pricing models (subscription, usage, per‑unit), cloud commit constructs, rate cards, indexation, benchmarking.
• Contracting fluency: MSAs/SOWs, SLAs/service credits, IP/indemnity, data privacy (DPA/SCCs), security exhibits, and termination/exit.
• Analytical chops: TCO, scenario modeling, should‑cost, sensitivity analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication; ability to influence cross‑functional leaders.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments; bias to action and continuous improvement.

• Category experience with digital agencies/Mar Tech/AdTech, CDPs, analytics, and experimentation platforms.
• Certifications:
  
  CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) commercial programs.
• Experience with vendor risk frameworks, SOC 2 reviews, and DPIAs.
• Familiarity with agile intake, intake‑to‑procure orchestration, and CLM playbooks.

At Momentum, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how privacy and AI governance are integrated into digital commerce. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with cross‑functional teams, safeguard user trust, and set standards for responsible advertising technology.

At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and paid holidays. Base salary varies by location and experience. Eligible candidates may also receive discretionary annual bonuses.

Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.