Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead - IT

Lincoln Financial Group; Radnor (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career tracks

Tuition assistance

Work flexibility

Financial counseling

Health coaching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lincoln Financial Group in Radnor, PA, is seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Professional to own the strategic procurement of software and SaaS. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage IT services contracts, and guide cross-functional teams through the full sourcing lifecycle.

Must have a BA in business or related field and at least five years of IT sourcing experience with Tier 1 vendors; strong Ariba skills and ability to drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ IT strategic sourcing experience.
• Proven experience with Tier 1 Enterprise OEMs in software and IT professional services.
• Negotiation experience and management of IT contracts (SaaS, MSA, NDAs).
• Proficient use of procurement tools such as Ariba or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Owning responsibility for sourcing IT providers from selection to contract completion.
• Leading strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management for IT services.
• Managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle across projects.
• Using market intelligence to analyze IT contracts and pricing.
• Collaborating with Technology, Legal, Finance and other teams as needed.
• Facilitating contract review processes and risk mitigation.
• Driving cost savings and exploring discount programs and long-term contracts.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement lifecycle

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost savings

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ariba

Job description

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Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:76356

The Role at a Glance

What you'll be doing

• Owning responsibility for the sourcing of assigned Technology providers to completion for a wide range of software and SaaS solutions.
• Leading strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management activities for a select group of IT professional services suppliers, including consulting, systems integration, application development, infrastructure and managed services engagements.
• Leading end to end sourcing projects to drive internal client value, including all key steps in the procurement lifecycle, such as strategy development, supplier selection, supplier negotiation, business case development input and supplier contract execution.
• Leveraging industry and 3rd party supplier market intelligence to perform financial and commercial terms analyses of IT contracts to advise internal clients in optimizing IT Investments with future contemplation of supplier roadmaps and pricing changes.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders in Technology, Legal, Finance and other areas from across the organization as required to facilitate the completion of sourcing tasks, adhering to established sourcing and business timelines and coordinating contract risk and mitigation.
• Facilitating the Contract review process to completion.
• Driving cost savings and cost avoidance by proactively identifying new opportunities, such as enterprise discount programs, long-term contracts options, and commit to consume models; taking a strategic approach to negotiate favorable terms and mitigate supplier price increases.

What we’re looking for

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or any related business management program.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ strategic sourcing experience dedicated to IT categories, with demonstrated capability in influencing and driving IT sourcing initiatives to completion.
• Proven experience with Tier 1 Enterprise OEMs in both the software and IT professional services areas.
• Negotiation experience and management of; ELAs with major vendors, maintenance renewals and SaaS.
• Professional services experience with related software, systems integration, cloud managed services, and IT managed services agreements.
• Skilled and proven in the contract review process; including redlining IT contract commercial and legal terms for SaaS, MSA, NDAs, change requests, SOWs and Order forms.
• Proficient use of procurement tools such as Ariba or equivalent technology.

Nice-to-haves:

• Master of Business Administration or Advanced Degree.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), or other equivalents
• Knowledge of Supplier Diversity landscape for Information Technology providers

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through September, 28, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is$94,875 - $151,800with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling [phone].

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