Global IT Sourcing Leader: Software, Cloud & Security

airproducts; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day one

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecom, hardware, and services.

The role partners with senior leaders across Digital Technology, Finance, Legal, and Information Security to shape long-term sourcing strategies that deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, with substantial sourcing experience.
• Experience leading technology contract negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting software, SaaS, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and hardware categories.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP are preferred but not required.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Team mentoring

Financial acumen

Influence senior leaders

Communication

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Finance, or related field

CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP certifications (preferred)

Job description

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

The role partners with senior leaders across Digital Technology, Finance, Legal, and Information Security to shape long-term sourcing strategies that deliver