Corporate IT Sourcing Manager

Gardner Cryogenics; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Corporate IT Sourcing Manager to lead global Digital Technology sourcing and category management from Allentown, PA. You will drive supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and services.

The role partners with Digital Technology, Finance, Legal, and Information Security to deliver measurable business value while mentoring a team of sourcing professionals in a world-class

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in technology sourcing and category management.
• Proven ability to lead complex technology negotiations with strategic suppliers.
• Strong understanding of software, cloud, cybersecurity, and infra sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT sourcing professionals and mentor team members.
• Develop and execute global category management and sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate software licenses, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, and services.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.
• Oversee RFPs/RFQs, evaluations, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Technology procurement

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

SaaS & cloud services

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or IT

Tools

SAP Ariba

Contract management systems

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.

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 expre