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Senior IT & Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager
Company: Holley Performance Products
Department: Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Reports To: Director of Procurement
Position Summary
The Senior IT & Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead the commercial management and strategic sourcing of the company’s IT and indirect services spend. This role is responsible for driving measurable cost savings through contract renegotiation, supplier consolidation, benchmarking, and license optimization across software, SaaS platforms, and technology services.
As Holley continues to expand its digital and enterprise technology footprint, this position will play a critical role in ensuring IT investments are commercially optimized, contractually structured for flexibility, and aligned with market benchmarks.
The role will partner closely with IT leadership, Finance, and Legal to negotiate best-in-class commercial agreements and implement governance across the IT vendor portfolio.
Strategic Objective of the Role
This position is expected to generate significant cost savings and cost avoidance through structured supplier negotiations and proactive contract management, enabling the role to effectively make self-fund through procurement-driven value creation.
Key value drivers include:
- Software and SaaS contract renegotiations
- License optimization and right-sizing
- Benchmarking pricing against market intelligence
- Supplier consolidation
- Improved commercial terms and payment structures
Key Responsibilities
IT Strategic Sourcing & Contract Negotiation
- Lead commercial negotiations for enterprise software, SaaS platforms, cloud services, and IT service agreements.
- Renegotiate existing contracts to align pricing with current market benchmarks.
- Implement structured sourcing processes including RFPs and competitive bidding.
Software & License Optimization
- Work with IT stakeholders to review software licensing structures and identify optimization opportunities.
- Eliminate redundant or underutilized licenses and negotiate flexible licensing models.
- Support the company’s software asset management strategy.
Vendor Portfolio Optimization
- Evaluate the IT supplier landscape and identify opportunities to consolidate vendors.
- Develop strategic partnerships with key technology providers.
- Drive improved service levels and commercial alignment with business needs.
Cost Savings & Value Creation
- Identify and execute initiatives that deliver measurable procurement savings.
- Track cost reductions, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements.
- Provide reporting to Finance and executive leadership on savings achieved.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with IT leadership to support technology strategy while maintaining strong commercial governance.
- Collaborate with Finance to align procurement initiatives with budget planning and cost management goals.
- Work with Legal to ensure contracts appropriately mitigate risk and protect company interests.
Procurement Governance
- Establish procurement discipline around IT vendor engagement and contract management.
- Maintain centralized visibility of IT contracts, renewal timelines, and negotiation opportunities.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
Experience
- 7 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or IT vendor management.
- Proven experience negotiating enterprise software, SaaS, and IT services contracts.
- Demonstrated track record of generating measurable procurement savings.
Skills
- Advanced negotiation and commercial strategy development
- Software licensing and SaaS contract knowledge
- Financial modeling and cost benchmarking
- Supplier relationship management
- Cross-functional stakeholder leadership
What Makes Holley a Great Place to Work
At Holley, we’re more than a performance parts company—we’re a community of enthusiasts, innovators, and problem-solvers. We offer a competitive benefits package and a culture that values both performance and people.
Benefits:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Access to Financial Advisors
- Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
- Education Assistance program
- Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Employee discounts on Holley products, events, and partnerships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)