Tech Sourcing & Vendor Strategy Lead

Securian Financial Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Pension plan and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Securian Financial Group is seeking a technology procurement professional in the United States who can negotiate software, SaaS, hardware and services contracts, while building durable vendor partnerships and guiding cross-functional teams through the sourcing lifecycle.

The role emphasizes risk-aware decision making, strong communication, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience with contract law, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• 2–3 years’ experience with project management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate technology contracts (Software, SaaS, Hardware, Professional Services) to mitigate risk and optimize value.
• Provide relationship management for technology vendors and build long-term partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the entire sourcing process for technology products and services.
• Manage technology categories to optimize spend while meeting client needs and outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven analysis

Communication

Project management

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's in business/risk/IT

Job description

Securian Financial Group is seeking a technology procurement professional in the United States who can negotiate software, SaaS, hardware and services contracts, while building durable vendor partnerships and guiding cross-functional teams through the sourcing lifecycle.

The role emphasizes risk-aware decision making, strong communication, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid work arrangement.