Procurement Sourcing Manager – Technology, SaaS, Software

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Plano, TX is seeking a technology procurement leader to drive SaaS and enterprise software sourcing, negotiate favorable terms, and manage a sourcing team.

The role partners with Technology and Finance to optimize spend, strengthen vendor relationships, and implement cost-saving measures while ensuring alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technology procurement or strategic sourcing focused on SaaS/enterprise software.
• Proven track record negotiating software licenses and SaaS agreements.
• Experience with contingent labor sourcing and SOW engagements.
• Skilled in creating TCO models and spend analytics.
• Strong stakeholder management across technology, finance, and business teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sourcing strategies for SaaS platforms and enterprise software.
• Manage an associate/team supporting software sourcing, renewals, and expansions.
• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, licensing, and SLAs.
• Partner with Technology and Finance on budgeting and renewal planning.
• Drive cost optimization and identify opportunities to reduce redundancy.
• Develop and maintain TCO models and business cases.
• Present sourcing strategies and outcomes to leadership.
• Drive project execution and timelines with stakeholders.

Skills

SaaS sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Spend analytics

Stakeholder management

Contingent labor

Cost optimization

SOW procurement

TCO modeling

Tools

Office365

Oracle ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sourcing strategies for SaaS platforms and enterprise software, including vendor selection, competitive events, and negotiations
• Manage an associate/team supporting software and SaaS sourcing activities, including new purchases, renewals, and expansions
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms, including subscription pricing, licensing models, renewal protections, usage tiers, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Partner with Technology and Finance to manage technology spend, including budgeting, forecasting, and renewal planning
• Drive license and subscription optimization, identifying opportunities to reduce cost, eliminate redundancy, and improve utilization
• Develop and maintain total cost of ownership (TCO) models and assist with business cases to support investment decisions
• Implement supplier management practices to maximize value, improve performance, and support adoption of key platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on selection, scalability, and integration needs, funding approval and contract execution
• Analyze market trends and pricing benchmarks to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support sourcing and management of technology contingent labor (staff augmentation and consulting) in partnership with Technology and HR
• Assist in negotiating rate cards, bill rates, and statement of work (SOW) engagements to ensure competitive pricing and alignment with business needs
• Provide input into labor demand planning, supplier selection, and performance tracking for external technology resources
• Present sourcing strategies, financial analyses, and outcomes to leadership to support decision-making
• Drive project execution, manage timelines, and communicate progress to stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing, with a focus on SaaS and/or enterprise software
• Strong experience negotiating software licensing and SaaS subscription agreements
• Exposure to contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements
• Experience developing financial models (TCO) and analyzing spend data
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across Technology, Finance, and Business teams
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven with strong communication skills
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and maintain attention to detail to ensure successful project execution
• Strong contract negotiation skills, the ability to gather and analyze data, assess risks / gaps and make recommendations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365. Understanding of Oracle ERP applications a plus
• CPM/CPSM certified is a plus