Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced sourcing and contracting expert focused on tech services across software, SaaS, cloud, hardware, and IT services. You will lead end‑to‑end sourcing, negotiate MSAs/SOWs/amendments, manage supplier performance, and partner with Engineering/IT/PS stakeholders to deliver cost, risk awareness, and speed‑to‑value.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

· Own end‑to‑end sourcing for tech services categories (RFx/RFQ/RFP), including project planning, supplier outreach, bid analysis, and award recommendations.

· Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, NDAs, amendments; align with legal playbooks and contract risk awareness/escalation practices.

· Benchmark pricing and rate cards; run negotiations and reverse auctions to drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

· Partner with IT, Engineering, Tech Services, Finance, and Legal to align sourcing with roadmaps and program objectives.

· Maintain contracting and SRM databases; ensure accurate metadata, milestone tracking, and reporting.

· Monitor supplier performance against SLAs/KSOs; drive remediation plans and continuous improvement.

· Support Guided Buying and intake orchestration; promote compliant payment modes and contracting paths.

· Prepare executive summaries and approval packages in Oracle; route for signatures (Adobe Sign) and ensure audit‑readiness.

· Identify and mitigate commercial, delivery, information security, privacy, and compliance risks; escalate material issues for decision‑making.

· Contribute to category strategy, supplier consolidation, and rationalization initiatives; provide market intelligence and recommendations.

Expected Outcomes & KPIs:

· Savings and cost avoidance (%, $) versus baseline; TCO improvements.

· Cycle‑time reduction from intake to signature; on‑time delivery of milestones.

· Contracting accuracy and compliance (playbook adherence; clear risk awareness captured in approvals).

· Stakeholder satisfaction (CSAT/NPS) and supplier performance (SLA/scorecards).

Education

· 8+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with emphasis on tech services (software/SaaS/cloud/IT services).

· Proven contract negotiation skills across MSAs/SOWs/SaaS; strong contract risk awareness and ability to summarize risks and trade‑offs.

· Hands‑on with sourcing tools and enterprise systems (Oracle Cloud, Adobe Sign); strong Excel/PowerPoint and analytics.

· Stakeholder management, communication, and project management discipline; ability to manage multiple deals in parallel.

· Data‑driven mindset with attention to detail; comfortable preparing executive summaries and recommendations.

· Nice to have: experience with Guided Buying, intake orchestration, and AI‑enabled procurement/automation platforms.