Strategic Sourcing Technology Manager

TL;DR

Strategic Sourcing Technology Manager: Leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives and managing technology vendor relationships that enable enterprise-wide business transformation with an accent on hyperscaler partnerships, enterprise software, SaaS subscriptions, and open-source technologies. Focus on negotiating complex agreements, conducting technical due diligence, building vendor roadmaps, and establishing governance frameworks for accountability and ROI optimization.

Location: Mountain View, California

Salary: $153,600 — $211,200 USD (Zone 1)

Company

hirify.global is the data and AI company relied on by over 10,000 organizations worldwide, including 50% of the Fortune 500, for its Data Intelligence Platform.

What you will do

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across technology spend categories like hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise licensing, SaaS, hardware, and professional services.
• Own full vendor lifecycle from RFx to contract execution, optimizing portfolio for redundancy reduction and ROI maximization.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business transformation and financial goals, incorporating market intelligence.
• Manage third-party alignment programs, roadmaps, and executive engagements with strategic vendors.
• Drive technical due diligence, integration planning, and innovation scouting with architecture and engineering teams.
• Establish governance, reporting dashboards, and spend management frameworks in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Security, and Compliance.

Requirements

• 7+ years in technology sourcing, vendor management, or procurement in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record negotiating large-scale agreements including hyperscalers, enterprise software, and SaaS.
• Strong knowledge of commercial licensing, cloud pricing, and software contracts.
• Experience managing executive-level cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication to simplify complex topics for leadership.

Nice to have

• Experience with source-to-contract platforms like Coupa, Ariba, or Zip.
• Familiarity with open-source governance, TPRM, and SAM.
• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, IS, or related; MBA or certifications (CSMP, CPSM, ITIL) preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits tailored to region, including performance bonus, equity, and perks via mybenefitsnow.com/hirify.global.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity standards.
• Global offices with headquarters in San Francisco.