Strategic Tech Sourcing Leader – Indirect Procurement

Hive + Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive + Co. is seeking a Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist to partner with technology and business leaders, shaping innovative procurement strategies and driving cost optimization across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, complex contract negotiations, and governance of MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements to deliver enterprise-wide value and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive indirect sourcing experience, strategic procurement, or vendor management.
• Experience managing complex, high-value technology contracts and vendor relationships.
• Proven track record leading strategic sourcing initiatives with measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior technology and business leaders, translating needs into sourcing strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across IT, legal, finance, and business stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations for enterprise-wide agreements including MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, and IP arrangements.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle for strategic vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and value realization.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to sourcing teams and partners.
• Present complex sourcing strategies to senior management and train stakeholders on procurement processes.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Technology sourcing

Negotiation

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

SOWs/MSAs

Legal/contract interpretation

Vendor relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

PeopleSoft

Basware

Ivanti

Contract lifecycle tools

Job description

Hive + Co. is seeking a Senior Indirect Sourcing Specialist to partner with technology and business leaders, shaping innovative procurement strategies and driving cost optimization across the organization.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, complex contract negotiations, and governance of MSAs, SOWs, and licensing agreements to deliver enterprise-wide value and risk mitigation.