Strategic Sourcing Manager - 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

Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Software & Hardware is an individual contributor responsible for developing and leading sourcing strategies for hardware, devices, SaaS, and VARs that support store technology and asset protection. This role manages the contract lifecycle, drives supplier performance and continuous improvement, and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver cost savings and risk mitigation. The manager independently negotiates and drafts technology agreements while managing multiple high-visibility projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle for hardware, devices, and SaaS supporting store operations.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Technology and Product stakeholders, to meet project timelines.
• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and industry partners; proactively manage supplier performance.
• Draft, redline, and manage a variety of technology agreements, including master agreements and SOWs.
• Use program and project management tools to track initiatives, resolve issues, and deliver results.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement with emphasis on software and hardware.
• Strong knowledge of market analysis, sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, should-cost models, and multi-year negotiation strategies.
• Experience with contracting best practices, licensing models, supplier risk management, and ethical sourcing requirements.
• Proven ability to influence at the executive level and lead cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with MS Office, Oracle, BI tools, AI solutions, and running sourcing events and bid evaluations.
• Demonstrated track record of driving cost savings, risk avoidance, and supplier continuous improvement.