Hybrid: Senior IT Sourcing Leader — Software & SaaS

Aquent; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aquent in Foster City, CA is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT Software & Services. This role leads end-to-end IT sourcing, negotiates complex software contracts, and partners with engineering, finance, legal, and business leaders to optimize technology investments.

The position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with hybrid work and a six-month contract-to-hire pathway. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic sourcing for tech categories and a strong track record of

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or related field.
• Experience negotiating IT/software contracts and licensing.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including TCO analysis.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and partners.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing across IT software, hardware, SaaS and services.
• Develop category strategies aligned with business goals and tech needs.
• Own complex supplier negotiations, redlining, pricing, and terms.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, finance, legal, and business teams.
• Identify cost optimization through market intelligence and RFPs.
• Evaluate suppliers and manage relationships to reduce risk.
• Support source-to-pay processes and procurement workflows.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

IT software

Contract negotiations

SaaS licensing

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Vendor relationships

Stakeholder influence

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Aquent in Foster City, CA is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for IT Software & Services. This role leads end-to-end IT sourcing, negotiates complex software contracts, and partners with engineering, finance, legal, and business leaders to optimize technology investments.

The position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with hybrid work and a six-month contract-to-hire pathway. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in strategic sourcing for tech categories and a strong track record of