Strategic IT Sourcing Manager - Enterprise Tech & Contracts

PlacingIT; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

PlacingIT in Richardson, TX is seeking an experienced IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead technology procurement, supplier contract negotiations, and cost optimization. You will develop sourcing strategies across software, cloud services, hardware, and IT services, partnering with IT leadership and stakeholders to drive value.

The role requires extensive experience in negotiating enterprise IT agreements, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to influence senior leaders across a large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or contract negotiations.
• Experience negotiating enterprise-level IT contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, hardware, cloud services.
• Proven ability to lead complex, high-value contract negotiations and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of IT procurement, software licensing models, commercial agreements, and contract lifecycle management.
• Experience managing RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive sourcing initiatives.
• Experience developing strategic sourcing plans and managing technology spend within large organizations.
• Knowledge of contract law, supplier risk management, and commercial contract terms.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including total cost of ownership, cost-benefit analysis, and spend optimization.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across software, IT hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and professional services.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding processes.
• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with business objectives and technology investments.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO), pricing models, and supplier proposals to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead negotiations for high-value enterprise technology contracts, including software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud solutions, and hardware agreements.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiations through execution, renewals, and supplier performance.
• Proactively identify upcoming renewals and develop negotiation strategies to maximize cost savings and contract value.
• Partner with legal, finance, IT, and risk management teams to ensure favorable terms and minimize contractual risks.
• Support the development and negotiation of statements of work (SOWs) for technology products and services.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with major enterprise technology vendors and service providers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, business reviews, and contract compliance assessments.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual commitments and service-level agreements.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, license optimization, and improved commercial terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Total cost of ownership

Cost savings

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/SCM/Finance/IT

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

PlacingIT in Richardson, TX is seeking an experienced IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead technology procurement, supplier contract negotiations, and cost optimization. You will develop sourcing strategies across software, cloud services, hardware, and IT services, partnering with IT leadership and stakeholders to drive value.

The role requires extensive experience in negotiating enterprise IT agreements, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to influence senior leaders across a large