Strategic Sourcing Analyst (S3)

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst with hands-on SaaS and software sourcing and negotiation experience. The role leads end-to-end sourcing across SaaS, software, cloud services, and IT categories, partnering with IT, Finance, Legal, and Vendor Management to drive high-value agreements and cost optimization.

The position is based in a large enterprise environment, with hybrid work options and a focus on competitive bidding, contract execution, and risk management.

Qualifications

• SaaS and software sourcing experience is a primary requirement.
• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related experience.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating SaaS and software agreements.
• Strong IT procurement and technology sourcing, incl. software/cloud.
• Experience negotiating software licensing, SaaS pricing, renewals, terms.
• Proven ability to manage the strategic sourcing lifecycle (RFx, bidding, evaluation, negotiation).
• Experience with technology vendors and evaluating proposals on cost, capabilities, risk.
• Strong stakeholder management with IT, Finance, Legal, Vendor Management, and Procurement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
• Experience in a large enterprise procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for SaaS, enterprise software, cloud services, and IT solutions.
• Manage sourcing engagements from intake through vendor selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Develop and execute RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for technology purchases and renewals.
• Lead competitive bidding events and evaluate suppliers on pricing, SLAs, terms, and risk.
• Negotiate SaaS subscriptions, software licensing, pricing, renewals, and terms.
• Analyze proposals and total cost of ownership to identify savings and leverage.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Third-Party Risk.
• Support complex enterprise sourcing initiatives, including contracts valued at $250K+.
• Present sourcing recommendations and vendor-selection rationale to stakeholders.

Skills

SaaS sourcing

Software sourcing

Negotiation

IT procurement

Vendor management

RFx development

Cost modelling

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst with strong, hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating Software as a Service (SaaS) and enterprise software agreements.

This role will own sourcing engagements across SaaS, software, cloud services, and other IT categories, taking projects from initial requirements through competitive bidding, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution.

You will work directly with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Third-Party Risk while gaining exposure to high-value technology agreements and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.

DAY TO DAY

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for SaaS, enterprise software, cloud services, and IT solutions.
• Manage sourcing engagements from intake and requirements gathering through vendor selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Develop and execute RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for technology purchases and renewals.
• Lead competitive bidding events and objectively evaluate suppliers across pricing, functionality, service levels, commercial terms, and risk.
• Negotiate SaaS subscriptions, software licensing, pricing, renewals, commercial terms, and high-value technology contracts.
• Analyze proposals and total cost of ownership to identify savings, leverage, and negotiation opportunities.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Vendor Management, and Third-Party Risk throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Support complex and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, including technology contracts valued at $250K+.
• Manage sourcing activity and documentation within procurement and ERP platforms.
• Present sourcing recommendations, financial analysis, and vendor-selection rationale to stakeholders.
• Support supplier performance, issue resolution, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, sourcing efficiency, data visibility, and consistency.

QUALIFICATIONS

SaaS and software sourcing experience is a primary requirement for this position.

• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing and negotiating SaaS and software agreements.
• Strong experience in IT procurement and technology sourcing, including software and/or cloud services.
• Experience negotiating software licensing, SaaS subscription pricing, renewals, commercial terms, and contract conditions.
• Proven ability to independently manage the strategic sourcing lifecycle, including RFx development, competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and negotiation.
• Experience working with technology vendors and evaluating proposals based on cost, capabilities, service levels, and risk.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills with the ability to effectively partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Vendor Management, and Procurement.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including cost modeling, proposal analysis, and total-cost-of-ownership evaluation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities.
• Experience working within a large enterprise procurement environment.

This role is based in Malvern, PA, within a professional corporate environment and is expected to operate in an office or hybrid work model, with a combination of onsite and remote work. Standard business hours are generally Monday through Friday

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Malvern, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Malvern, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Malvern,PA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.