Talent Table · 9 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub Category Lead
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$84.41/hr - $84.41/hr
10+ years expTalent Table is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub Category Lead for their client, a global financial services and digital payments company. The role involves leading sourcing strategies across critical spend categories and partnering with senior leaders to optimize supplier portfolios and drive savings.
AdvertisingConsultingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Hilary Rubens Bullock
Responsibilities
Lead category‑level strategic planning efforts at Client through:
Heavy focus on sourcing using best‑in‑class methodologies
Contract negotiation
Risk mitigation
Ongoing management and performance monitoring of supplier relationships
Drive the adoption of external best practices, leveraging market intelligence, your network, and internal data to evolve Client’s sourcing posture
Establish partnerships with senior business partners to identify, understand, and support technology roadmaps
Own and execute high‑stakes negotiations in collaboration with business partners (e.g., ELAs, cloud commitments, license agreements), using advanced levers such as benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting
Identify and realize cost‑saving and cost‑reduction opportunities, fostering a culture of long‑term savings without compromising supply assurance or quality
Lead end‑to‑end supplier lifecycle management, including selection, onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding, with strong emphasis on risk mitigation and value creation
Partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX, TPRM, and audit requirements, integrating sourcing processes into the broader risk and governance framework
Mentor and support junior sourcing team members, fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement
Contribute to organizational sourcing capability by sharing negotiation tactics, commercial frameworks, and best‑in‑class sourcing methodologies
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10+ years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience
At least 5+ years in a Technology Category management position
Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as app rationalization and license optimization
Proven track record of achieving strong year-over-year savings
Expertise in contract negotiations
Delivering measurable, valuable results aligned with organizational KPIs
Expertise in leveraging data and financial models to shape negotiation tactics, performance measurement, and sourcing ROI
Expertise in building sourcing strategies that tie directly to business goals, with a focus on TCO, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Ability to successfully navigate in unstructured and fast paced environments while garnering trust with internal customers
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, and Engineering, at senior levels
Preferred
Experience in a high-growth technology environment
Benefits
Paid holidays through Talent Table
Company
Talent Table
Talent Table is a staffing agency providing a high caliber of creative, marketing, and technical candidates to nationally dispersed clients.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dilraj Kahai
Co Founder and CEO
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