Strategic Sourcing Specialist

LanceSoft Europe; Polska Cerekiew; On-site; PLN 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft Europe is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Poland to manage end-to-end sourcing for technology products and services across multiple regions. You will lead supplier negotiations and contracting for software, cloud, and IT services.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong English, and the ability to work in a fast-changing, matrixed environment. Travel up to 15% may be required.

This contract offers exposure to global programs and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or related disciplines.
• Proven experience sourcing technology products and services (software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom).
• Strong understanding of software licensing models and SaaS structures.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and complex contracting activities.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management across regions.
• Ability to travel 10–15% occasionally.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Technology contracting

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Software licensing models

SaaS/cloud procurement

Global supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / IT / Finance / Operations

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

VNDLY

ServiceNow

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Polska, Poland

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.