Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT & Professional Services

Join a strategic sourcing team that plays a critical role in managing high-value technology and professional services partnerships. This role is ideal for a commercially minded sourcing professional who enjoys driving competitive negotiations, improving supplier performance, and using modern tools and AI-enabled workflows to support smarter procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across IT and professional services categories to secure strong commercial outcomes and long-term value
• Plan and execute sourcing events and competitive RFx activities well ahead of contract renewals to support continuity and cost control
• Partner with internal stakeholders in Legal and Finance to help reduce commercial risk and strengthen contract terms
• Review and validate outputs from automated workflow tools and systems, including metadata and exception handling
• Help enforce rate-card expectations, pricing structure discipline, and milestone-based payment approaches
• Work to reduce vendor fragmentation and strengthen relationships with key strategic suppliers
• Analyze pricing, labor mix, and commercial proposals to identify savings opportunities and support informed decisions
• Contribute to cross-functional sourcing strategies that improve process efficiency and category performance
  
  
  

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and business analysis in a large enterprise environment
• At least 8 years of experience sourcing IT and professional services
• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools such as ServiceNow, LEAH CLM, SimplifyVMS, or ContractPodAI
• Experience running RFx events and performing price variance analysis
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate complex rate cards and supplier proposals
• Ability to work effectively in a highly automated environment and support digital workflow tools
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience consolidating supplier portfolios to simplify vendor management and improve category efficiency
• Exposure to multi-year commercial agreements and long-range sourcing planning
• Comfort working across multiple internal teams and balancing business priorities
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage exceptions, validate data, and maintain high standards of accuracy
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
  
  
  

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We welcome applicants from all communities and encourage candidates who are excited to contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and equitable environment to apply.

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