Technology Sourcing Manager

Addison Group$90K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in technology procurement.
  • Experience sourcing enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or IT services.
  • Strong commercial negotiation experience with technology suppliers.
  • Ability to challenge business decisions regarding scope and timelines.
  • Strong analytical skills for financial modeling and supplier comparisons.
  • Familiarity with data, automation, or AI tools in sourcing tasks.
  • Excellent skills in stakeholder management and communication.
  • Preferred experience managing subprocessors' vendor relationships.
  • Preferred knowledge of Zip, NetSuite, or Ironclad.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure, and IT to identify platform needs and technology roadmaps.
  • Develop sourcing strategies for cloud services, enterprise SaaS, AI/ML services, and security technologies.
  • Lead complex sourcing events, including RFPs and contract negotiations.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and pricing models for long-term cost efficiency.
  • Anticipate contract renewals and align sourcing with business initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and InfoSec for scalable commercial terms and risk management.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on supplier choices and project timelines to optimize commercial outcomes.
  • Leverage AI tools to analyze supplier proposals and inform negotiation strategies.
  • Build strategic relationships with technology leaders to integrate sourcing early in investment decisions.
  • Streamline sourcing processes and enhance decision-making frameworks.

Benefits

  • Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan available.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Technology Souring Manager

Location (city, state): Bellevue, WA

Compensation: $90,000 -$130,000 / year

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience in technology procurement.
  • Experience sourcing enterprise software, SaaS, cloud infrastructure, or IT services.
  • Strong commercial negotiation experience with technology suppliers.
  • Comfortable challenging the business on scope, timelines, and supplier choices.
  • Strong analytical skills, including financial models, supplier comparisons, and contract terms.
  • Experience using data, automation, or AI tools in your work.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Preferred: experience managing subprocessor-type vendor relationships (DPAs, data residency, SLAs).
  • Preferred: experience with Zip, NetSuite, or Ironclad


Job Description:
  • Partner with Engineering, Infrastructure, and IT leadership to understand platform needs, business requirements, and technology roadmaps.
  • Develop sourcing and category strategies across cloud infrastructure, enterprise SaaS, AI/ML services, developer tooling, and security technologies.
  • Lead complex sourcing events including supplier discovery, RFPs, negotiations, and contract execution.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing models, and long-term cost structures, including usage-based and consumption pricing.
  • Map contract renewals and business initiatives several quarters in advance so sourcing stays ahead of demand.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to structure scalable commercial terms, data-protection provisions, and risk protections.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, working with them on supplier choices, scope, and timelines to reach the best commercial outcome.
  • Use AI-enabled tools and structured analysis to compare supplier proposals and generate negotiation insights.
  • Build strong partnerships with technology leaders so sourcing is embedded early in platform investment decisions.
  • Simplify sourcing processes and improve the decision frameworks technology stakeholders rely on.


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About Addison Group

Addison Group is a professional staffing and consulting firm that provides services in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, and administration. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Addison Group has over 2500 employees and operates in 22 locations across the United States. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private staffing firms in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
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