Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

The Brixton Group; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brixton Group in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead technology and SaaS sourcing, negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement program development. This role is hybrid and focuses on cross-functional collaboration to optimize supplier performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement, strong negotiation experience, and a solid understanding of vendor contracts and spend analytics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience sourcing technology, SaaS, enterprise software, or IT services.
• Proven success negotiating commercial contracts and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, pricing models, and supplier management.
• Experience with spend analysis, cost modeling, and procurement reporting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, vendor consolidation, and contract optimization.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, processes, and approval workflows.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, contract renewals, and commercial obligations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Information Security, and business leaders to support procurement decisions and mitigate vendor risk.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Procurement reporting

Communication

Independent work

Education

CPSM or related procurement certification

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Spend analysis tools

Vendor management tools

Job description

Compensation: $140k - $160k base salary + bonus

Location: Fort Collins, CO | Hybrid

We’re partnering with a growing financial technology company seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead technology and SaaS sourcing, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement program development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Experience sourcing technology, SaaS, enterprise software, or IT services.
• Proven success negotiating commercial contracts and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, pricing models, and supplier management.
• Experience with spend analysis, cost modeling, and procurement reporting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, vendor consolidation, and contract optimization.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, processes, and approval workflows.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, contract renewals, and commercial obligations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Information Security, and business leaders to support procurement decisions and mitigate vendor risk.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, financial services, or regulated industries.
• Experience building or transforming procurement programs.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management and contract lifecycle management tools.
• CPSM or related procurement certification.