Corporate IT Sourcing Manager

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

FSAs

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking a Corporate IT Sourcing Manager based in Allentown, PA to lead global Digital Technology sourcing and category management.

This role covers software, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, hardware, and managed services across a broad technology portfolio. You will partner with senior leaders across Digital Technology, Finance, Legal, and Information Security to shape sourcing strategies, drive complex negotiations, and mentor a team of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT or related field.
• 8+ years in sourcing/procurement with tech spend experience.
• 3+ years in people leadership and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading tech contract negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, telecom, infrastructure procurement.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an IT sourcing team for strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Develop category management and sourcing strategies across global Digital Technology spend.
• Lead negotiations involving software licensing, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, hardware, and services.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.
• Oversee RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, governance, and regulations.
• Support technology transformation through innovative sourcing strategies.
• Provide market intelligence and executive insights on supplier capabilities and trends.
• Develop and present sourcing options for senior leadership.
• Manage supplier performance and contract execution to realize negotiated value.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

Air Products is seeking a Corporate IT Sourcing Manager to lead global Digital Technology sourcing and category management activities based in Allentown, PA. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement activities across a broad portfolio of technology categories, including software, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, hardware, and managed services.

This position plays a critical role in optimizing costs, mitigating risk, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting business objectives through strategic, best-in-class sourcing and category management practices.

As a trusted partner to senior leaders across Digital Technology, Finance, Legal, Information Security, and other business functions, you will influence key technology investment decisions, lead complex contract and commercial negotiations, and develop long-term sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value. This role also offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of sourcing professionals while shaping the future of technology procurement across a global organization.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of IT sourcing professionals responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier management activities.
• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across the global Digital Technology spend portfolio.
• Lead complex negotiations involving software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, hardware, managed services, and professional services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and senior internal stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings, value creation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee competitive sourcing events, including RFPs and RFQs, supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier selections.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support technology transformation initiatives through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships.
• Provide market intelligence and executive-level insights regarding supplier capabilities, technology trends, pricing benchmarks, and sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and present sourcing strategies, commercial options and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage supplier performance and contract execution to ensure realization of negotiated value and business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, category management, or strategic supply management, including significant experience supporting technology spend categories.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership, supervisory, or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technology contract negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology categories such as software, SaaS, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, telecommunications, infrastructure, and hardware.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
• Deep understanding of software licensing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud services, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and technology services procurement.
• Experience sourcing AI, automation, data platforms, and emerging technologies, with knowledge of data privacy, governance and usage rights
• Strong knowledge of supplier economics, market competitiveness drivers, technology industry trends, and sourcing best practices.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, financial, and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable business results.
• Knowledge of contract terms, conditions, and commercial contracting principles.
• Ability to identify, champion, and implement innovative sourcing solutions.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute and foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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