Remote Tech Sourcing Manager – Software, Cloud & AI

Mheducation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology to develop and execute sourcing strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, AI, and related services. You will lead sourcing events, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management in collaboration with Technology and security teams.

You will mentor analysts, drive cost savings, support risk management, and ensure governance across categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, technology procurement, category management, or related commercial roles; people leadership experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and commercial judgment, with the ability to lead complex technology sourcing events within established authority and escalation parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies and sourcing plans for assigned technology categories or subcategories, aligned with portfolio priorities and roadmaps.
• Lead complex technology sourcing events and negotiations on supplier paper within delegated commercial and contracting parameters; elevate high-risk matters to the Senior Director.
• Develop negotiation strategies and evaluate pricing models; negotiate rights, terms, and service levels.
• Drive measurable savings, cost avoidance, demand optimization, and commercial flexibility while ensuring contract provisions are met.
• Coordinate reviews with Security, Privacy, Architecture, Finance, and Legal to meet governance and risk requirements.
• Manage, coach, and develop Analysts and Senior Analysts; contribute to capability building across technology sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Financial analysis

Leadership

Category strategy

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

McGraw Hill is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Technology to develop and execute sourcing strategies across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, AI, and related services. You will lead sourcing events, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management in collaboration with Technology and security teams.

You will mentor analysts, drive cost savings, support risk management, and ensure governance across categories.