Senior Leader – Enterprise IT & Technology Strategic Sourcing

Trucordia

. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across software, cybersecurity, AI/SaaS, IT, professional services, and assigned indirect categories .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, with a strong focus on software licensing, SaaS subscription models, and cybersecurity requirements. Proven ability to develop category strategies, conduct market analysis, and lead complex negotiations to drive value creation and optimize supplier relationships.

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Strategic SourcingSoftware LicensingSaaS Subscription ModelsCategory ManagementCommercial Negotiations

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisSupplier AssessmentData AnalysisCategory Strategy DevelopmentNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BIMicrosoft Office SuiteNetSuiteJira

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityAI/SaaSIT ServicesSupplier ManagementProcurement Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across software, cybersecurity, AI/SaaS, IT, professional services, and assigned indirect categories
Develop and execute category strategies aligned to enterprise objectives
Conduct market analysis, supplier assessments, benchmarking, and sourcing events
Lead complex commercial negotiations and identify value creation opportunities
Develop category strategies, supplier strategies, multi-year roadmaps, category playbooks, and governance approaches
Maintain supplier segmentation, renewal visibility, preferred supplier programs, and category governance
Monitor technology markets, licensing and consumption models, pricing movements, supplier innovation, risks, cybersecurity developments, and emerging AI solutions
Provide category intelligence, benchmarking insights, and strategic recommendations
Translate enterprise technology priorities into category-level sourcing and supplier strategies
Build relationships across IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Privacy, Operations, and other business functions
Influence technology requirements, supplier decisions, commercial strategies, and build-versus-buy considerations
Support supplier lifecycle management, performance management, renewal planning, supplier rationalization, and supplier optimization
Negotiate software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, AI solutions, cybersecurity platforms, IT services, implementation services, and professional services arrangements
Address pricing, usage and consumption commitments, renewal escalators, audit and true-up exposure, service levels, termination rights, data rights, and total cost of ownership
Support procurement policies, technology acquisition governance, third-party risk requirements, operating model improvements, tools, templates, and sourcing frameworks
Analyze technology spend, supplier, contract, licensing, usage, renewal, and category data
Develop executive-ready presentations, reporting, business cases, and recommendations
Utilize Excel, Power BI, AI-enabled tools, and procurement technologies to improve business outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
5+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management, or Supply Chain
Demonstrated responsibility for software, cybersecurity, AI/SaaS, IT, or technology services categories
Success leading complex technology sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations
Strong understanding of software licensing, SaaS subscription/consumption models, cybersecurity requirements, and technology commercial constructs
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, NetSuite or equivalent ERP, Zip or equivalent procurement workflow platform, and Jira or equivalent project management tool
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management, software asset management, SaaS management, and third-party risk tools is a plus
Ability to independently analyze technology spend, licensing, usage, supplier, contract, and category data
Ability to build business cases and executive presentations translating findings into actionable recommendations
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environments
Experience developing technology category strategies, playbooks, supplier segmentation models, sourcing roadmaps, and renewal governance is nice to have
Experience negotiating enterprise software, SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, cloud, managed services, implementation, or IT professional services agreements is nice to have
Experience managing technology categories in insurance, financial services, professional services, technology, or other complex enterprise environments is nice to have
Experience supporting procurement transformation initiatives and multi-site, acquisition-driven, or high-growth organizations is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D
FSA / HSA
Commuter & Child Care FSA
Cancer Support Benefits
Pet Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 Paid Holidays
Flexible PTO
401K