Global IT Sourcing & Strategy Leader

Air Products; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance from

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products in Allentown, PA seeks a Corporate IT Sourcing Manager to lead global Digital Technology sourcing and category management. You will drive software, SaaS, cloud, and infrastructure negotiations, build strategic supplier partnerships, and mentor a team to deliver measurable business value in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires 8+ years in technology sourcing, 3+ years of people leadership, and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills across software, cloud,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• 8+ years in sourcing/procurement with technology spend
• 3+ years in people leadership or management
• Proven success in complex technology contract negotiations
• Experience across software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, infrastructure and hardware procurement
• Certifications (CPSM, C.P.M., CSCP) preferred but not required
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills
• Knowledge of data privacy, governance and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global team of IT sourcing professionals
• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies for Digital Technology
• Lead complex software, SaaS, cloud, and telecommunications negotiations
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements
• Oversee RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements
• Provide market intelligence and executive-level sourcing insights
• Develop sourcing strategies and present recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage supplier performance and contract execution to realize value

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Category management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Software licensing & SaaS

Cloud services & infrastructure

Financial & analytical acumen

Stakeholder management

Technology procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/IT/ related field

Job description

Air Products in Allentown, PA seeks a Corporate IT Sourcing Manager to lead global Digital Technology sourcing and category management. You will drive software, SaaS, cloud, and infrastructure negotiations, build strategic supplier partnerships, and mentor a team to deliver measurable business value in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires 8+ years in technology sourcing, 3+ years of people leadership, and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills across software, cloud,