Strategic IT Sourcing Leader – SaaS & Software

Catalyst Brands LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discount on Catalyst Brands

Holidays pay and holiday compensation

Paid holidays and vacation accrual

Job summary

Catalyst Brands LLC is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager for SaaS & Software to lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across our enterprise tech portfolio. You will partner with Tech, Ops and Finance to optimize software spend, manage subscriptions, and drive cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing initiatives, mentoring a sourcing teammate, and negotiating favorable terms while aligning with security and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology procurement or strategic sourcing, focused on SaaS/enterprise software agreements.
• Negotiation experience with software licensing and SaaS subscriptions with Tier-1 and mid-market vendors.
• Experience with contingent labor sourcing, staffing agreements, or SOW-based engagements.
• Experience developing TCO models and performing advanced spend data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management across Technology, Finance and Business teams.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, results-driven and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for SaaS platforms and enterprise software, from vendor selection and RFx to contract execution.
• Mentor an associate/analyst handling software/SaaS sourcing, including purchases, renewals and expansions.
• Negotiate favorable commercial and legal terms including subscription pricing, licensing, renewals, usage tiers and SLAs.
• Partner with Tech and Finance to manage technology spend, budgeting, forecasting and renewal planning.
• Drive license/subscription optimization and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and business cases.
• Implement supplier management to maximize vendor value and track performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Security, Legal, Finance and Tech on decisions and contracts.
• Analyze market trends, licensing changes, and pricing benchmarks to inform strategies.
• Support contingent labor sourcing and rate/SOW negotiations with HR and Tech.
• Present sourcing strategies and financial analyses to leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Contingent labor sourcing

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Oracle ERP

Job description

Catalyst Brands LLC is seeking an IT Sourcing Manager for SaaS & Software to lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across our enterprise tech portfolio. You will partner with Tech, Ops and Finance to optimize software spend, manage subscriptions, and drive cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities include leading sourcing initiatives, mentoring a sourcing teammate, and negotiating favorable terms while aligning with security and legal requirements.