Empower is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to manage technology and professional services procurement, focusing on IT software licensing, cloud/SaaS negotiations, and professional labor staffing agreements. The role aims to support internal stakeholders in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, mitigating vendor risk, and optimizing supplier relationships, while also designing and implementing enhanced vendor management protocols.
Requirements
- 6+ years of procurement/sourcing experience with IT software licensing, cloud/SaaS providers, and staffing vendors.
- Proven success negotiating data procurement, software, and cloud technology contracts.
- Strong vendor management and supplier risk management expertise.
- Experience using procurement tools (P2P, e-auctions).
- Experience negotiating with major cloud/SaaS providers (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, etc.).
- Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and compliance requirements.
- Certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or PMP.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing events (RFP/RFI/RFQ), including bid packages, vendor demos, analysis, and negotiations.
- Drive negotiations for IT software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, and professional staffing engagements.
- Analyze pricing proposals, budget impact, and cost-saving opportunities to support informed decisions.
- Champion vendor management best practices, including vendor due diligence, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Manage contract lifecycles: renewals, renegotiations, SOWs, NDAs, amendments, and data procurement agreements.
- Collaborate with affiliates in the U.S., Europe, and Canada to leverage global supplier agreements.
- Track and report savings, vendor risk insights, and project progress to leadership.
Other
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing professional, proactive sourcing support.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects independently.
- Background in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.
