US Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads sourcing and procurement activities, with a focus on IT hardware, software, and SaaS solutions. This role develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, negotiates commercial agreements, and drives cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with applicable US procurement requirements. The position also oversees team development, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the sourcing function.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize procurement processes, manage costs, and support business objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations for complex, high-value vendor contracts.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events, from project initiation and RFP activities through negotiation and contract execution.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contractual protections to achieve savings and minimize risk.
• Review and manage agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and mutual nondisclosure agreements (MNDAs).

IT & SaaS Procurement

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for IT hardware, software, SaaS subscriptions, and related technology services.
• Evaluate suppliers, market trends, pricing, and service performance to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Partner with Legal, Security, and business stakeholders to ensure appropriate contractual controls and risk protections.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with applicable US procurement requirements and internal policies.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and develop sourcing team members, promoting accountability, performance, and professional growth.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships and identify opportunities to expand sourcing value and spend coverage.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
• Develop category strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and playbooks to strengthen negotiation and procurement practices.
• Monitor sourcing performance, spend, savings, and service-level metrics.
• Prepare and present regular reports on sourcing activities, project progress, supplier performance, and realized savings.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience in sourcing and procurement.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Experience in IT procurement or sourcing, particularly software and SaaS contracts.
• Strong knowledge of the US sourcing and procurement environment.
• Demonstrated people management experience and ability to lead a sourcing team.
• Proven track record of achieving cost savings through vendor negotiations.
• Experience managing RFPs, contracts, and end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Technology & Tools

• Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Microsoft Office applications
• E-sourcing and procurement platforms
• Contract management and reporting tools
• Spend analysis and sourcing performance tools