Strategic Tech Sourcing Leader - Software & SaaS

PDI Technologies; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly perks program

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional certifications

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

PDI Technologies is seeking a Principal Technology Sourcing to lead complex software, SaaS, and emerging technology initiatives. You will shape sourcing strategies, evaluate markets and suppliers, run RFP processes, and negotiate contracts that balance value, cost, and risk.

As a senior contributor, you will partner with cross-functional teams, develop data-driven business cases, and monitor supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive procurement and sourcing experience.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating software, SaaS, cloud solutions.
• Experience leading RFI and RFP processes from requirements development through evaluation and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of go-to-market models, software licensing, renewals, and commercial structures.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience building business cases and evaluating total cost of ownership.
• Working knowledge of AI-related vendor risk considerations.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing for software, SaaS, cloud, and emerging technology investments.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives from market analysis through RFI/RFP, negotiation, contracting, and implementation support.
• Evaluate emerging technology markets, vendors, and pricing models to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead RFP development and execution, including supplier selection and negotiations.
• Negotiate complex technology agreements including licensing, SaaS, renewals, and other terms.
• Develop category and supplier strategies to improve value and reduce risk.
• Build business cases and data-driven recommendations for technology investments.
• Partner cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies and requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, market trends, renewals, and emerging tech for optimization.

Skills

Software sourcing

SaaS procurement

RFP management

Vendor negotiation

TCO analysis

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

PDI Technologies is seeking a Principal Technology Sourcing to lead complex software, SaaS, and emerging technology initiatives. You will shape sourcing strategies, evaluate markets and suppliers, run RFP processes, and negotiate contracts that balance value, cost, and risk.

As a senior contributor, you will partner with cross-functional teams, develop data-driven business cases, and monitor supplier performance.