Strategic Sourcing Technology Manager

GAQ
226R13

The Strategic Technology Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives and managing technology vendor relationships that enable enterprise-wide business transformation. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies across the full spectrum of technology spend - from hyperscaler partnerships and enterprise software agreements to SaaS subscriptions and open-source technologies - while conducting technical due diligence and driving alignment programs with key third-party partners.

Operating across executive, architecture, and cross-functional teams, this role establishes governance frameworks, builds vendor roadmaps, and ensures accountability through structured reporting and stakeholder engagement. A trusted advisor to leadership, the Technology Sourcing Manager brings deep industry insight, strong negotiation expertise, and a commitment to ethical sourcing standards to deliver measurable outcomes across the technology ecosystem.

The impact you will have:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

* Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting the IT organization, including complex negotiations across all technology spend categories - hyperscaler agreements (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise licensing, SaaS subscriptions, hardware, and professional services.

* Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business transformation and align with enterprise technology goals and financial targets.

* Evaluate and recommend strategic sourcing opportunities to leadership, incorporating market intelligence and industry trends by spend category.

* Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support, maintaining high ethical standards across all sourcing activities.

* Own the full vendor lifecycle from RFx through contract execution, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and exit provisions protect the organization's interests.

* Manage and optimize the technology vendor portfolio to eliminate redundancy, rationalize spend, and maximize ROI across the ecosystem.

Vendor & Partner Management

* Develop and manage third-party strategic alignment program structures, driving operating cadence in partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization.

* Create roadmaps and execution plans for technology strategy alignment and continuous improvement with key strategic vendors.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and program success.

* Prepare agendas and key talking points to support executive leadership meetings with third-party partners.

* Serve as the primary point of escalation for vendor performance issues, managing remediation plans and holding partners accountable to contractual commitments.

Technical Due Diligence & Innovation

* Drive technical due diligence and integration planning for key strategic third-party and open-source technologies, including preparing and presenting formal reports and readouts to leadership.

* Stay informed on innovations in software, hardware, and emerging technology domains to proactively identify opportunities that drive competitive advantage.

* Partner with architecture and engineering teams to evaluate technology fit, scalability, and risk profile of prospective vendors and solutions.

Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

* Establish and maintain processes for recording decisions, tracking action items, and assigning accountable owners across all sourcing and vendor programs.

* Prepare and present regular status reports and dashboards to drive transparency around current initiatives and hold both internal teams and third parties accountable to milestones and deliverables.

* Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure all sourcing activities meet regulatory, risk, and policy requirements.

* Develop and maintain a technology spend management framework, including budget tracking, forecasting, and renewal calendars to prevent lapsed agreements or unplanned spend.

What we look for:

Required

* 7+ years of experience in technology sourcing, vendor management, or technology procurement within a complex enterprise environment.

* Proven track record negotiating large-scale technology agreements including hyperscaler contracts, enterprise software, and SaaS.

* Strong understanding of commercial licensing models, cloud pricing frameworks, and software contract structures.

* Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at the executive level.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex sourcing and vendor topics into clear executive narratives.

Preferred

* Experience with source-to-contract (S2C) platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, or Zip.

* Familiarity with open-source governance, third-party risk management (TPRM), and software asset management (SAM).

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (e.g., CSMP,…