Strategic Sourcing Manager

Ralliant; Chesapeake (VA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies across software, SaaS, AI/ML platforms, and data services, partnering with IT, Finance, Legal and Security to optimize cost, quality and risk.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing events, negotiate MSAs/SOWs, ensure compliance, and drive procurement transformation with best-in-class tools while delivering measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, supply chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of procurement or sourcing experience with IT focus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, consumption-based).
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and cloud architectures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for software, SaaS, AI/ML platforms, and data services delivering cost savings.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and competitive bidding processes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key software providers.
• Champion continuous improvement and drive measurable business value.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

SaaS licensing

AI/ML & cloud architectures

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Remote

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, innovation, and risk management across key technology categories. This role partners closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, and business stakeholders to source complex technology solutions, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and drive value across the enterprise. The position also requires specialized expertise in emerging technologies, including cloud services, SaaS, AI/ML solutions, and data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long‑term sourcing strategies for software, SaaS, AI/ML platforms, and data services delivering cost savings for the organization.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities.
• Conduct end‑to‑end sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and competitive bidding processes
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key software providers.
• Champion continuous improvement by eliminating waste, challenging the status quo, and swiftly transforming ideas into working solutions that enhance sourcing performance and deliver measurable business value.
• Lead negotiations for master service agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, statements of work (SOWs),and AI usage terms.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, regulatory, and corporate governance standards (e.g., GDPR, data privacy, AI governance).
• Partner with CIO, IT architects, engineering leaders, data science teams, and project managers advising internal teams on sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities and market intelligence.
• Lead procurement transformation initiatives by developing and implementing standard work processes, driving adoption of best‑in‑class tools and methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a focus on IT categories.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual, consumption‑based).
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and cloud architectures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next‑generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high‑performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission‑critical advancements across industries, enabling real‑world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 91700.00-170100.00