Tech Sourcing Lead: Strategy & AI Renewals (Hybrid)

Apex Fintech Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,-

401(k) match

Parental leave

HSA contributions

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to own the technology category within Procurement. You will manage SaaS, hardware, and IT services contracts, build partnerships with technology leaders, and drive cost savings through proactive renewal management.

You will collaborate with InfoSec, FP&A, and Legal to navigate the contracting lifecycle, and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance benchmarking, vendor intelligence, and renewal strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology procurement for SaaS, hardware, and IT services.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor-management capabilities.
• Comfort with AI-powered procurement tools and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology category end-to-end (Software/SaaS, Hardware, IT services).
• Lead negotiations, renewals, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Build trusted relationships with technology leadership and key vendors.
• Develop procurement KPIs and use data to demonstrate value and savings.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiations

Vendor relationships

Data analytics

AI procurement tools

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Sourcing Category Manager to own the technology category within Procurement. You will manage SaaS, hardware, and IT services contracts, build partnerships with technology leaders, and drive cost savings through proactive renewal management.

You will collaborate with InfoSec, FP&A, and Legal to navigate the contracting lifecycle, and leverage AI-powered tools to enhance benchmarking, vendor intelligence, and renewal strategies.