Senior Tech Sourcing Lead: Hardware, Software & Cloud

Starbucks Corp.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance (basic and supplemental

Disability benefits (short and long)

Paid parental leave

Family expansion reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Bean Stock / equity program

Tuition assistance (Starbucks College)

Backup care

DACA reimbursement

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a senior sourcing manager, technology to develop and execute sourcing strategies across hardware, software, cloud, and related services. You will independently lead complex initiatives from market analysis to contracting, partnering with Technology, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to optimize value and mitigate risk.

The role requires practical experience managing technology suppliers and value-added resellers, strong negotiation skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technology-sourcing experience.
• Experience negotiating enterprise technology products and services.
• Understanding of enterprise software licensing, subscriptions, maintenance and renewals.
• Experience managing competitive sourcing events and complex supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate pricing, licensing, TCO and scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, maintenance and related services.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives from requirements through negotiations and implementation.
• Evaluate pricing, licensing structures, renewal terms, and TCO for value and flexibility.
• Manage relationships with software publishers, hardware manufacturers, distributors, and VARs.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Information Security).
• Build a pipeline of value opportunities via competitive sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Establish supplier governance and monitor contractual commitments and performance.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks (commercial, licensing, information security, continuity).
• Develop business cases, financial analyses, and executive presentations.

Skills

Technology-sourcing experience

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Vendor management

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Sourcing platforms

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a senior sourcing manager, technology to develop and execute sourcing strategies across hardware, software, cloud, and related services. You will independently lead complex initiatives from market analysis to contracting, partnering with Technology, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to optimize value and mitigate risk.

The role requires practical experience managing technology suppliers and value-added resellers, strong negotiation skills, and the ability