Senior IT Sourcing Strategist – SaaS, Cloud & Contracts

Blue Shield of CA; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist Consultant to support Ascendiun and related activities within the Ascendiun Family of Companies. The IT Sourcing Team develops strategies to acquire technology products and services and will engage with a diverse range of suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leadership, negotiation expertise, and the ability to translate requirements into clear sourcing strategies, with a focus on SaaS, cloud, data services, cybersecurity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing and contracts.
• 5+ years negotiating technology agreements (SaaS, cloud, data services, cybersecurity).
• Ability to manage high-volume sourcing portfolio and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Support IT sourcing across the Ascendiun Family of Companies.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sourcing strategies.
• Lead complex contract negotiations for technology products and services.
• Translate business and regulatory needs into sourcing terms and SOWs.
• Manage multi-million-dollar transactions and portfolio priorities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Technology procurement

SaaS & cloud contracts

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Sourcing Specialist Consultant to support Ascendiun and related activities within the Ascendiun Family of Companies. The IT Sourcing Team develops strategies to acquire technology products and services and will engage with a diverse range of suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leadership, negotiation expertise, and the ability to translate requirements into clear sourcing strategies, with a focus on SaaS, cloud, data services, cybersecurity,