IT Sourcing Manager - SaaS & Software

Catalyst Brands LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager - SaaS & Software to lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across our enterprise technology portfolio. You will partner with Tech, Ops, and Finance leadership to optimize software spend and supplier performance in a fast-growth environment.

Responsibilities include negotiating licensing and pricing, building TCO models, mentoring junior team members, and presenting outcomes to senior leadership to drive measurable bottom-line value

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing with a focus on SaaS/software agreements.
• Proven ability to negotiate software licensing and SaaS subscriptions with Tier-1 and mid-market vendors.
• Exposure to contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements.
• Experience developing TCO models and performing advanced spend data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management across Technology, Finance, and Business teams.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for SaaS platforms and enterprise software lifecycle management.
• Mentor an associate/analyst handling software and SaaS sourcing activities.
• Negotiate favorable commercial and legal terms including licensing, pricing, renewals, SLAs.
• Partner with Technology and Finance to manage spend, budgeting, forecasting, and renewal planning.
• Drive license/subscription optimization, cost reduction and utilization improvements.
• Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership models and business cases.
• Implement supplier management to maximize vendor value and track performance.
• Collaborate with Security, Legal, Finance, and Tech on selection, scalability, and contracts.
• Analyze market trends and pricing benchmarks for negotiation strategies.
• Support workforce sourcing for technology contingent labor.
• Negotiate rate cards, bill rates, and Statements of Work.
• Assist with labor demand planning and performance tracking.
• Present sourcing strategies and financial analyses to leadership.

Skills

SaaS procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

MS Office 365

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a high-performing IT Sourcing Manager - SaaS & Software to lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across our corporate enterprise technology ecosystem. In this key role, you will partner closely with cross-functional Tech, Ops, and Finance leadership to manage and optimize our high-growth enterprise software portfolio, SaaS investments, and technology contingent labor. Supporting some of the most iconic names in retail under our holding company umbrella, you will play a critical role in driving scalable technology solutions, negotiating high-impact commercial agreements, and delivering measurable bottom-line value to the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Saas & Software

• Lead Sourcing Initiatives: Plan and execute strategic sourcing strategies for SaaS platforms and enterprise software, managing the entire lifecycle from vendor selection and competitive bidding (RFxs) to final contract execution.
• Team Guidance: Support and mentor an associate/analyst handling software and SaaS sourcing activities, including new purchases, renewals, and enterprise expansions.
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate highly favorable commercial and legal terms, specifically focusing on subscription pricing, licensing models, renewal protections, usage tiers, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Financial Stewardship: Partner with Technology and Finance stakeholders to manage technology spend, including budgeting, forecasting, and renewal planning.
• Portfolio Optimization: Drive active license and subscription optimization, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate redundancies, and improve software utilization.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and build compelling business cases to support investment decisions.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Implement supplier management practices to maximize vendor value, track performance, and support the adoption of key platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with stakeholders across Security, Legal, Finance, and Tech on selection, scalability, integration needs, funding approvals, and contract execution.
• Market Intelligence: Analyze market trends, licensing changes, and pricing benchmarks to inform negotiation strategies.
• Workforce Sourcing: Support the sourcing and management of technology contingent labor (staff augmentation and consulting) in partnership with Technology and HR.
• Contract and Rate Management: Negotiate rate cards, bill rates, and Statements of Work (SOW) to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with enterprise business needs.
• Demand Planning: Assist with labor demand planning, supplier selection, and performance tracking for external technology resources.
• Executive Presentation: Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, and outcomes to leadership to support decision-making.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing, with a dedicated focus on SaaS and/or enterprise software agreements.
• Negotiation Expertise: Proven experience negotiating software licensing and SaaS subscription agreements with Tier-1 and mid-market vendors.
• Contingent Labor Exposure: Exposure to contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements.
• Financial Modeling: Experience developing TCO models and performing advanced spend data analysis.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across Technology, Finance, and Business teams.
• Attributes: Analytical, detail-oriented, results-driven, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Tools: Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred:

• Certification: CPM or CPSM certification is a plus.
• Tools: Understanding of Oracle ERP applications is a plus.
• Experience supporting SaaS portfolio management or Software Asset Management (SAM).
• Familiarity with contingent workforce programs (MSP/VMS), IT staffing suppliers, and rate card negotiations.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, multi-brand, or digital corporate environments.

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com