Senior AI-Driven Sourcing Partner | Equity Options

Box; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Box is actively seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner in Chicago to lead end-to-end sourcing for technology spend, including cloud software and security tooling. You will partner with Engineering and Security teams to optimize supplier performance, manage contracting, and drive proactive renewals in a fast-paced AI-first environment.

You will collaborate with Legal, InfoSec, Finance, and Accounting to ensure compliant, value-driven procurement.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities with Excel/Google Sheets.
• 3–6+ years of progressive experience across strategic sourcing, procurement operations, vendor management, or spend analytics.
• Knowledge of technology contracts (SaaS, IaaS) and licensing metrics; able to partner with Legal/InfoSec.
• Operational mindset with structured workflows and data cleanliness for procurement processes.
• Excellent cross-functional communication across Engineering, Security, Finance, Legal, and Accounting.
• AI-first and continuous improvement mindset to modernize procurement operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Zip preferred; 6-Sigma/Lean Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycles for key tech categories.
• Manage commercial and technology contracting and renewals.
• Drive supplier performance and cost optimization across cloud software and security tools.
• Support Procurement Operations with reporting and process improvement projects.

Skills

Data analysis & reporting

Sourcing & procurement operations

Technology contracting

Operational problem solving

Cross-functional communication

AI-first mindset

Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems

Tools

Zip

Job description

Box is actively seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner in Chicago to lead end-to-end sourcing for technology spend, including cloud software and security tooling. You will partner with Engineering and Security teams to optimize supplier performance, manage contracting, and drive proactive renewals in a fast-paced AI-first environment.

You will collaborate with Legal, InfoSec, Finance, and Accounting to ensure compliant, value-driven procurement.