Strategic Sourcing Specialist

LanceSoft Europe; gmina Polska Cerekiew; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Europe is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a 6- to 12-month engagement in Poland. You will lead sourcing initiatives for technology products and services, negotiate with suppliers, and drive contracting activities across regions.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong knowledge of software licenses, SaaS, cloud, and cybersecurity, and the ability to collaborate with Legal, Privacy, and Finance to optimize value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, IT, finance, operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or related experience.
• Proven experience sourcing technology products and services (software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, etc.).
• Proven success leading sourcing initiatives and complex contracting.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, SaaS structures, and cloud consumption models.
• Strong commercial acumen to evaluate proposals and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, planning, coordination, and timeline management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
• Ability to work independently across regions/time zones.
• Strong English communication for meetings and negotiations.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, and PMO.
• Adaptable in a growth-oriented organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

VNDLY

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Duration: 6 months - 1 year

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, technology contracting, supplier management, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience sourcing technology products and services, including software, SaaS, cloud solutions, managed services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, telecommunications, outsourcing, and technology consulting services.
• Demonstrated success leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and complex contracting activities.
• Strong understanding of software licensing models, SaaS commercial structures, cloud consumption models, and technology contracting practices.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate favorable business terms, and manage supplier relationships.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, execution, and timeline management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, prepare executive-level communications, present recommendations, and negotiate with suppliers in a global business environment.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, PMO, and Digital Technology stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable and comfortable operating in a rapidly changing and growth-oriented organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing enterprise software, ERP platforms, cybersecurity solutions, cloud infrastructure, AI technologies, telecommunications services, data and analytics platforms, or managed services.
• Experience supporting Digital Transformation, SAP, ERP, cloud migration, AI deployment, application modernization, or enterprise technology programs.
• Experience supporting TSA exits, business carve-outs, spin-offs, mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale business transformation initiatives.
• Experience onboarding suppliers and supporting technology operations in new countries or regions.
• Experience with supplier governance, supplier performance management, business continuity planning, and technology risk management.
• Experience supporting procurement digitization, workflow automation, intake management, spend analytics, or procurement technology implementations.
• Experience within healthcare, medical device, manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other technology compliance and security frameworks.
• Experience utilizing SAP, Ariba, Coupa, VNDLY, ServiceNow, or similar procurement and supplier management platforms.
• Global sourcing and supplier management experience within a multinational organization.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed global environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10–15%) to support supplier meetings, technology initiatives, and key business locations.
• Global sourcing and supplier management experience within a multinational organization.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed global environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10–15%) to support supplier meetings, technology initiatives, and key business locations.