Strategic Sourcing Leader: Software & Hardware

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Software & Hardware in Seattle, WA. This individual contributor role involves developing sourcing strategies for hardware, devices, SaaS, and managing contract lifecycles. You will negotiate technology agreements and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective and risk-mitigated solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. Excellent communication and project management capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement focused on software and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of market analysis, sourcing strategy, and supplier risk management.
• Proven ability to influence at the executive level and lead cross-functional stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle for hardware, devices, and SaaS supporting store operations.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation strategies

Project management tools

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

BI tools

AI solutions

Job description

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Software & Hardware in Seattle, WA. This individual contributor role involves developing sourcing strategies for hardware, devices, SaaS, and managing contract lifecycles. You will negotiate technology agreements and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective and risk-mitigated solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. Excellent communication and project management capabilities are essential.