IT & Technology Sourcing Lead — Strategy & Negotiations

Schnuck Markets, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnucks Markets, Inc. seeks a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist, IT & Technology to drive complex IT sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and related services.

You will collaborate with IT leadership and business units to craft category strategies, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate competitive agreements that reduce risk and enhance value. You will independently lead high-value sourcing programs, mentor peers, and contribute to enterprise contracts governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (example: Supply Chain, IT, Business).
• 10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing/procurement experience.
• Experience leading complex software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, or tech services negotiations.]
• Strong ability to develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT & technology strategic sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud and hardware.
• Develop category strategies aligned with technology roadmaps and budgets.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to plan requirements and renewals.
• Negotiate complex multi-year technology agreements and licenses.
• Manage supplier performance and risk across technology suppliers.
• Mentor junior team members and promote standardized practices.

Skills

IT procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / IT / Business

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Schnucks Markets, Inc. seeks a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist, IT & Technology to drive complex IT sourcing initiatives across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and related services.

You will collaborate with IT leadership and business units to craft category strategies, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate competitive agreements that reduce risk and enhance value. You will independently lead high-value sourcing programs, mentor peers, and contribute to enterprise contracts governance.