Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Technology): Leading enterprise-wide procurement and supplier relationship management for technology categories with an accent on SaaS, cybersecurity, and hardware. Focus on optimizing spend, negotiating complex contracts, and aligning sourcing strategies with organizational goals.

Location: Remote (USA). Candidates near offices have the option of being hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).

Salary: $80,000–$130,000

Company

A self-sustaining nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational and career opportunities for students.

What you will do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for SaaS, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Hardware to optimize spend and reduce risk.
• Lead supplier selection, performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models for high-value technology contracts.
• Analyze spend data and create category-specific TCO models to provide data-driven sourcing recommendations.
• Collaborate with Legal, GRC, and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business requirements are integrated into contracts.
• Leverage procurement platforms and enterprise AI tools to deliver value-driven insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
• 3+ years of experience specifically focused on Technology category sourcing (SaaS, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Hardware).
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and contract lifecycle management tools.

Nice to have

• CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on educational impact.
• Fair and competitive compensation grounded in experience and market data.
• Flexible work arrangements with fully remote or hybrid options.
• Culture of continuous growth, diverse perspectives, and iterative learning.

Hiring process

• Resume and application review.
• Recruiter phone/video screen.
• Hiring manager interview and performance exercise.
• Panel interview, leadership conversation, and reference checks.