Strategic IT Sourcing Leader: Tech Contracts & Negotiations

Schnucks; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Schnucks is seeking a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist, IT & Technology to lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across enterprise IT categories.

This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for technology procurement, partnering with IT leadership and business stakeholders to develop category strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate agreements, manage risk, and deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier negotiations.
• Significant demonstrated experience sourcing information technology products and services; software, SaaS, cloud, and related services.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT and technology strategic sourcing activities for software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity, and related categories.
• Develop category sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise roadmaps and financial objectives.
• Negotiate multi-year technology agreements, pricing, licensing, and service terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT security, and stakeholders to address data protection and contractual risks.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive cost savings, and promote standardized agreements across the enterprise.

Skills

Technology sourcing

Strategic negotiation

Category management

Financial analysis

Contract knowledge

Business partnership

Project leadership

Communication

Leadership without direct authority

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Schnucks is seeking a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist, IT & Technology to lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across enterprise IT categories.

This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for technology procurement, partnering with IT leadership and business stakeholders to develop category strategies, evaluate suppliers, negotiate agreements, manage risk, and deliver measurable value.