IT Sourcing Strategist II — Cloud Software & Contracts

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to oversee IT supplier agreements, including enterprise software, cloud services, hardware and professional services. The role collaborates with Technology, Legal, Third-Party Risk, Finance and business units to optimize spend and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will manage RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, conduct vendor evaluations and drive favorable terms through contract negotiations, while mitigating vendor-related risks across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ proven financial and/or business experience; or 6 years combined education/work experience.
• Experience with RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and contract review.
• Familiarity with procurement platforms, spend analytics tools and CLM.

Responsibilities

• Lead major IT sourcing initiatives and guide cross-functional teams through strategic sourcing.
• Develop and execute RFPs/RFQs/RFIs based on business needs and market conditions.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and risk with vendors in collaboration with Legal.
• Manage third‑party risk through the risk management program and compliance standards.
• Support contract renewals, amendments and technology initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Negotiation

Contract Lifecycle Management

RFP/RFQ/RFI Processes

Stakeholder Collaboration

Risk & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Contract Management Systems

Spend Analytics

Procurement Platforms

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead to oversee IT supplier agreements, including enterprise software, cloud services, hardware and professional services. The role collaborates with Technology, Legal, Third-Party Risk, Finance and business units to optimize spend and ensure regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will manage RFPs/RFQs/RFIs, conduct vendor evaluations and drive favorable terms through contract negotiations, while mitigating vendor-related risks across the