Strategic Sourcing Technology Manager

GAQ226R13 The Strategic Technology Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives and managing technology vendor relationships that enable enterprise-wide business transformation. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies across the full spectrum of technology spend — from hyperscaler partnerships and enterprise software agreements to SaaS subscriptions and open-source technologies — while conducting technical due diligence and driving alignment programs with key third-party partners. Operating across executive, architecture, and cross-functional teams, this role establishes governance frameworks, builds vendor roadmaps, and ensures accountability through structured reporting and stakeholder engagement. A trusted advisor to leadership, the Technology Sourcing Manager brings deep industry insight, strong negotiation expertise, and a commitment to ethical sourcing standards to deliver measurable outcomes across the technology ecosystem. The impact you will have: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting the IT organization, including complex negotiations across all technology spend categories — hyperscaler agreements (AWS, Azure, GCP), enterprise licensing, SaaS subscriptions, hardware, and professional services. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support business transformation and align with enterprise technology goals and financial targets. Evaluate and recommend strategic sourcing opportunities to leadership, incorporating market intelligence and industry trends by spend category. Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support, maintaining high ethical standards across all sourcing activities. Own the full vendor lifecycle from RFx through contract execution, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and exit provisions protect the organization's interests. Manage and optimize the technology vendor portfolio to eliminate redundancy, rationalize spend, and maximize ROI across the ecosystem. Vendor & Partner Management Develop and manage third-party strategic alignment program structures, driving operating cadence in partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization. Create roadmaps and execution plans for technology strategy alignment and continuous improvement with key strategic vendors. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and program success. Prepare agendas and key talking points to support executive leadership meetings with third-party partners. Serve as the primary point of escalation for vendor performance issues, managing remediation plans and holding partners accountable to contractual commitments. Technical Due Diligence & Innovation Drive technical due diligence and integration planning for key strategic third-party and open-source technologies, including preparing and presenting formal reports and readouts to leadership. Stay informed on innovations in software, hardware, and emerging technology domains to proactively identify opportunities that drive competitive advantage. Partner with architecture and engineering teams to evaluate technology fit, scalability, and risk profile of prospectiv