Abacus Service Corporation · 3 months ago
Manager, Technology Sourcing – Software
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expAbacus Service Corporation is seeking a results-driven Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing & Category Management – Software to lead sourcing activities across company-wide software initiatives. This individual contributor role will serve as the primary sourcing expert for SaaS and software supplier engagements, partnering closely with various business stakeholders to shape sourcing strategy and manage supplier relationships.
Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing and category strategy for SaaS and software solutions, including evaluation, selection, contracting, and lifecycle management
Serve as the single point of contact for SaaS/software suppliers, coordinating proof-of-concepts, tracking outcomes, and managing full-cycle adoption decisions
Act as the Program Management Office (PMO) for high-impact software pilots, ensuring structured tracking, reporting, and cross-functional alignment with stakeholders
Partner with Engineering, Security, Legal, Product, and Finance to establish supplier strategy, risk frameworks, and best practices
Execute RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) processes to evaluate innovative SaaS/software solutions, balancing performance, cost, risk, and long-term business value
Negotiate complex SaaS supplier contracts (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, and service agreements) to protect DoorDash's commercial, technical, and legal interests
Establish sourcing frameworks to enable stakeholder self-service, while guiding on high-complexity or strategic engagements
Track supplier performance, market trends, and emerging software capabilities to inform sourcing strategy and risk mitigation
Deliver measurable business impact through supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and value-added partnerships
Champion a stakeholder-obsessed mindset, ensuring strong alignment, clear communication, and trusted advisory support to business partners
Qualification
Required
7+ years of sourcing and procurement experience, with demonstrated success in software and SaaS category management
Strong knowledge of supplier landscapes across SaaS providers and enterprise software
Proven track record managing software sourcing pilots and adoption programs
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills with experience structuring complex SaaS/software contracts
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, Legal, Finance, and Product teams
Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and risk-aware decision-making
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a stakeholder-obsessed mindset
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with precision
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
Company
Abacus Service Corporation
Abacus Service Corporation is provides IT solutions for global health care businesses.
201-500 employees
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Sam Akunuri
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