
Sourcing Manager - Tech
- Atlanta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implement comprehensive category strategies for technology hardware, software, and services, driving optimal cost, quality, and service levels across the organization
- Perform comprehensive market analyses, identifying technology trends, opportunities for innovation and cost reduction, and potential supply chain risks
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives
- Support complex negotiations for technology contracts, including master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and licensing agreements, ensuring favorable terms, compliance with company policies, and adherence to industry regulations
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing processes, reduce cycle times, and achieve significant cost savings within the technology category
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key technology suppliers and internal stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships and driving mutual value creation
- Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for technology suppliers, driving accountability and ensuring optimal performance and compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree, particularly with a focus on Technology Management or Supply Chain, is highly preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, focusing on technology categories (e.g., hardware, software, cloud services, telecom).
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives and delivering significant cost savings and value creation within the technology sector is essential
- Proven ability to execute comprehensive category strategies for complex technology spend, including market analysis, supplier segmentation, and strategic negotiation planning
- Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successfully negotiating and managing complex technology contracts (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements), ensuring optimal terms and conditions
- Strong analytical skills to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, assess risks, develop cost models, and make data-driven decisions that impact the bottom line
- Demonstrated success in building and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with strategic technology suppliers, driving performance improvements, and ensuring high-quality delivery
- In-depth knowledge of the technology market, including key industry players, emerging technologies (e.g., AI), and various service delivery models
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with and gain buy-in from senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners
- Proven ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational costs
- Expertise in leveraging procurement and sourcing software (e.g., SAP Ariba) to streamline workflows, manage supplier performance, and generate actionable insights