Technology Sourcing Specialist

JobDiva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Resources in San Francisco is seeking a Technology Sourcing Specialist for a 12+ month contract. The role is on-site four days a week with Fridays remote; you will partner with Technology teams to shape category strategies, optimize spend, and lead global sourcing initiatives.

Strong analytics, negotiation, and stakeholder management are required, with 5+ years in strategic sourcing and a related bachelor's degree. DOE applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, engineering, or business or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with spend analytics and market analysis tools.
• English written and verbal proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual contributor focused on technology strategic sourcing across the organization.
• Develop and implement category and country strategy plans to influence spend and drive decisions.
• Integrate spend data analytics, market insights, and risk mitigation for sourcing strategies.
• Lead global category strategies to maximize profits and efficiency.
• Organize internal resources and build relationships with suppliers to maximize outcomes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Global sourcing

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Master's degree in business or quantitative/technical field

Job description

Software Resources has an immediate job opportunity for a Technology Sourcing Specialist with a major corporation in San Francisco, CA. 4 days on-site, Fridays remote.

12+ month contract Pay Rate: $90 - $93/hr DOE About the Role:

The Technology Sourcing Specialist is a subject matter expert and experienced problem-solver responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives that support Corporate functions and technology needs on a global scale. In this role, you will partner closely with our Technology teams and other corporate stakeholders to shape category strategies, optimize spend, and ensure that sourcing outcomes are aligned with enterprise business goals. As a skilled and collaborative leader, you will influence key decisions, guide others through complex challenges, and help maintain our position at the leading edge of innovative, world-class entertainment operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an individual contributor focused on technology strategic sourcing, partnering closely with Technology teams across the organization to deliver aligned sourcing outcomes.
• Develop and implement category and country strategy plans, including business cases, contingencies, and critical paths, to influence spend and drive strategic decisions with operational and functional stakeholders.
• Integrate spend data analytics, market insights, negotiation planning, risk mitigation, strategic problem solving, and supplier relationship management to ensure comprehensive, business-aligned sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrate a strong global understanding of the category and its supply market, managing markets by monitoring industry trends, competition, and supplier risks using tools such as Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, and PESTLE analysis.
• Develop and manage category strategies that maximize profits, increase efficiencies, and drive business unit growth globally, leveraging synergy opportunities across the organization and global markets.
• Organize and drive internal resources to support sourcing initiatives, building effective relationships with key suppliers and implementing supplier relationship management programs to maximize outcomes and develop new supplier strategies.
• Lead others to solve complex problems using sophisticated analytical thought, exercising judgment to identify innovative solutions as a subject matter expert in assigned categories and/or sub-categories.
• May lead functional teams or sourcing projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and complexity, including regional categories, small countries or clusters, and matrixed teams across markets.
• Participate in the evaluation of complex strategies related to categories and sub-categories, including spend ranging from approximately 15 to 60 million or more, considering regional and global market dynamics.
• Communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with stakeholders and suppliers to adopt different points of view, identifying opportunities, building commitment, and coaching others through change from inception to desired outcomes for categories, countries, and clusters.
• Build and maintain relationships with operational and functional leaders (generally director and below) across categories, countries, and clusters, engaging with multiple business units and, as needed, senior leadership for respective areas.
• Ensure accountability, effective planning, and collaboration by aligning team performance with department goals, providing coaching, and creating an environment where Disney values are experienced through inclusive, creative problem solving and open dialogue.

Required Qualifications

• Strong strategic sourcing expertise with the ability to act as a subject matter expert, skilled problem-solver, and experienced lead in complex category environments.
• Advanced analytical skills and a logical approach to complex matters, including experience with spend analytics, market analysis, and structured risk assessment tools (e.g., Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, PESTLE).
• Proficiency in negotiation planning, supplier relationship management, and strategic problem solving to deliver comprehensive, business-aligned sourcing outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers in a regional or global, matrixed environment.
• Capability to lead others through complex challenges with an open mindset, creativity, and agility, inspiring individual and business success while ensuring accountability and alignment with organizational goals.
• Experience organizing and driving internal resources to support sourcing initiatives, including leading functional projects across sourcing teams and/or the enterprise.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain difficult concepts, negotiate differing viewpoints, and provide clear, timely, and direct feedback and coaching.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and applicable local languages.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant and/or progressive experience in strategic sourcing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate or master's degree in business or another quantitative or technical discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPM, CIRM, CPIM, CHIPS, or similar credentials in supply chain or sourcing disciplines.

Competency Areas

1. Strategic Sourcing Leadership in Technology Categories - Leads complex technology-focused sourcing initiatives that align category strategies with corporate and technology business goals.
2. Advanced Spend and Market Analytics - Applies structured spend analytics and market analysis tools such as Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, and PESTLE to inform sourcing decisions and risk mitigation.
3. Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management - Drives effective negotiations and implements supplier relationship management programs to achieve comprehensive, business-aligned sourcing outcomes.
4. Cross-Functional and Matrix Collaboration - Builds strong relationships and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers in regional and global, matrixed environments.
5. Coaching and Accountability for Sourcing Outcomes - Guides others through complex challenges while ensuring accountability, alignment with organizational goals, and effective execution of sourcing initiatives.
6. Complex Problem Solving in Category Management - Addresses sophisticated sourcing and category challenges using logical, data-driven approaches to develop innovative solutions.
7. Global Category and Country Strategy Development - Designs and executes global and regional category and country strategies that maximize profitability, efficiency, and business unit growth.
8. Corporate Strategic Sourcing Execution - Delivers end-to-end strategic sourcing for corporate and technology categories, including business case development, contingencies, and critical paths.
9. Regional and Cluster Stakeholder Engagement - Manages relationships with operational and functional leaders across regions, countries, and clusters to influence spend and strategic decisions.
10. Strategic Sourcing Governance and Compliance - Operates within Strategic Sourcing frameworks to manage category complexity, spend ranges, and supplier risk while supporting enterprise-wide sourcing objectives.