Tech & IT Sourcing Strategy Lead — Global Negotiations

Aquent; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, vision, & dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with company match

Free online training via Aquent Gymnas

Zusammenfassung

Aquent Talent is seeking a seasoned strategic sourcing expert to lead technology procurement for a global organization. You will shape supplier strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and drive cost optimization across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise tech services.

In this role, you will build strong supplier relationships, manage RFX processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable value and innovation at scale.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 7 years in advanced strategic sourcing with technology focus.
• IT sourcing is mandatory with extensive experience.
• Proven track record negotiating SaaS and cloud-based enterprise apps at scale.
• Deep understanding of sourcing methodologies, contract law, and explaining options clearly.
• Analytical skills in data analysis, spend analytics, and financial modeling.
• Extensive knowledge of technology and labor supplier markets, trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion.

Aufgaben

• Strategic Sourcing Planning: conduct market research and develop sourcing strategies with cost targets and risk plans.
• RFx Management: design and execute RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and evaluate proposals.
• Supplier Negotiation: lead negotiations and master agreements with favorable terms.
• Vendor Relationship Management: build relationships and drive improvements while monitoring performance.
• Cost Optimization: analyze spend data and use TCO for option evaluation.
• Stakeholder Management: communicate strategies to senior management and manage expectations.
• Category Focus: prioritise spend areas including Financial Ops for Technology, IT services, and core tech infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Deep Technology Sourcing Expertise

IT Sourcing

Negotiation

Contractual Acumen

Analytical Prowess

Market Insight

Exceptional Communication

Project Leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Aquent Talent is seeking a seasoned strategic sourcing expert to lead technology procurement for a global organization. You will shape supplier strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and drive cost optimization across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise tech services.

In this role, you will build strong supplier relationships, manage RFX processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable value and innovation at scale.