IT Strategic Sourcing Analyst/Category Manager

The Fountain Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing activities for technology initiatives. You will partner with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and Finance to shape sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive scalable adoption of technology solutions.

In this role you will own end-to-end sourcing across categories, balance innovation with risk, and serve as PMO for pilots and renewals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT sourcing and procurement experience, with success in Sourcing Tech categories.
• Must have fluency in the SaaS/software supplier landscape.
• Proven track record managing sourcing pilots and adoption programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for suppliers onboarding, PO process, and full-cycle adoption decisions.
• Act as Program Management Officer for pilots, onboarding, and renewals with structured tracking and cross-functional alignment.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, and Finance to shape supplier strategy and risk frameworks.

Skills

IT sourcing

SaaS landscape fluency

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Program/PMO governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coupa

Zip

Intelagree

Monday.com

Pivot

Job description

100% Remote

Pay: $46.21/hour. W2 only

Duration: 4 Months

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist, Technology Sourcing

About the Team

The Global Strategic Sourcing team is at the forefront of aligning supplier strategy with long-term business goals. We deliver a strategic advantage by streamlining external spend, managing supplier risk, and optimizing value across critical categories. With a focus on transparency, scalability, and stakeholder partnership, we drive innovation and operational efficiency across the organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven IT Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing activities across company-wide Sourcing initiatives. In this individual contributor role, you will serve as the primary sourcing expert and single point of contact for all low risk supplier engagements—from proof-of-concept through enterprise adoption. You will partner closely with Engineering, Product, Security, Legal, Finance, and other business stakeholders to shape sourcing strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure scalable, responsible adoption of technology solutions.

You will own the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for suppliers across all assigned categories, balancing innovation with risk management, and act as the PMO for key pilots by tracking progress, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. This role requires enthusiasm for technology, fluency in the SaaS/software supplier landscape, and the ability to evaluate both risks and rewards of emerging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact for suppliers onboarding and PO process, coordinating proof-of-concepts, tracking outcomes, and managing full-cycle adoption decisions.
• Act as the Program Management Officer for pilots, new supplier onboarding, and renewals, ensuring structured tracking, reporting, and cross-functional alignment with stakeholders.
• Partner with the Business team, Security, Legal, Product, and Finance to establish supplier strategy, risk frameworks, and best practices.
• Negotiate complex supplier contracts (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, and service agreements) to protect commercial, technical, and legal interests.
• Establish sourcing frameworks to enable stakeholder self-service, while guiding on high-complexity or strategic engagements.
• Deliver measurable business impact through supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and value-added partnerships.
• Champion a stakeholder-obsessed mindset, ensuring strong alignment, clear communication, and trusted advisory support to business partners.
• Partner with the Cross-Entity Sourcing Manager to execute sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships, and drive stakeholder engagement across multiple business functions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT sourcing and procurement experience, with demonstrated success in Sourcing Tech categories is required, Managing software category is a plus.
• Must have fluency in the SaaS/software supplier landscape
• Proven track record managing sourcing pilots and adoption programs.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with experience structuring complex SaaS/software contracts required.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a stakeholder-obsessed mindset.
• Bachelor's degree is required. (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
• Preferred Tools:Experience working with Sourcing and Project management tools - Coupa, Zip, Intelagree, Monday.com, Pivot, etc.

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