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Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Solstice Advanced Materials. Develop and execute IT category strategies aligned with Annual Operating Plans and long-term business objectives .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement management, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on IT categories including software, SaaS, and cloud services. Proficient in contract negotiation, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationIT ProcurementRisk Management
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementProject ManagementSoftware LicensingCloud Consumption ModelsSpend AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence ToolsNegotiating Statements Of WorkNegotiating Master Service Agreements
Soft Skills
Influencing StakeholdersCross-Functional CollaborationStrong Business AcumenFinancial Acumen
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsESourcing ToolsProcurement PlatformsCloud ServicesTelecommunications Services
Industry Keywords
IT ProcurementSoftware Asset ManagementCybersecurity Risk ManagementThird-Party Risk ManagementLean MethodologiesSix Sigma Methodologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber SecurityERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute IT category strategies aligned with Annual Operating Plans and long-term business objectives
- Drive sourcing strategies supporting business growth, innovation, and new program introductions
- Manage procurement for enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, HRIS, and productivity tools
- Manage procurement for infrastructure software and platforms
- Manage strategic relationships with software publishers, cloud providers, telecommunications carriers, systems integrators, and managed service providers
- Optimize software licensing, subscription utilization, maintenance agreements, and cloud consumption to reduce total technology spend
- Identify technology standardization, consolidation, and rationalization opportunities
- Assess and mitigate supplier, cybersecurity, data privacy, operational, financial, and business continuity risks
- Evaluate technology vendor concentration risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Influence stakeholders to adopt enterprise sourcing strategies, preferred suppliers, and procurement best practices
- Support procurement escalations, reporting, and reconciliation activities
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including import/export where applicable
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supplier management
- Experience negotiating Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and professional services contracts
- English proficient
- Experience sourcing IT categories including software, SaaS, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, managed services, IT consulting, and technology projects
- Experience negotiating technology agreements, including software license, SaaS, cloud services, SOW, managed services, and telecommunications contracts
- Understanding of software licensing models, cloud consumption models, and IT supplier commercial structures
- Experience working with IT, Infrastructure, Digital, Cybersecurity, or Technology teams
- Experience working in cross-functional or site-based teams
- Project management experience
- Contract management experience
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, eSourcing tools, and procurement platforms
- Knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud computing, and telecommunications services
- Experience supporting software asset management and cloud cost optimization initiatives
- Familiarity with cybersecurity, privacy, and third-party technology risk management processes
- Understanding of technology contracts, SLAs, uptime commitments, support models, and software maintenance programs
- Experience with major technology suppliers or similar providers
- Experience using spend analytics, reporting, and business intelligence tools
- Experience supporting supplier risk management and business continuity initiatives
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex contracts
- Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies