Key Facts

Remote From:

Canada , California (USA)

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Business Acumen
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Communication
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Leadership
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years in strategic sourcing for indirect technology and SaaS categories with global procurement experience
Proven track record delivering price optimization, cost savings, and measurable value using structured sourcing methodologies
Strong collaboration with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership; data-driven with spend analytics
Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems (e.g., Zip) and deep understanding of SaaS contract pricing models

Requirements:

Lead Technology sourcing strategies and negotiate complex SaaS agreements, developing category strategies aligned to growth and product roadmaps
Manage a high-volume pipeline of sourcing requests with timely execution, including intake, supplier outreach, and basic negotiations, while maintaining quality and compliance
Prepare and lead RFIs, RFPs, and structured supplier evaluations; drive total cost of ownership analyses, financial modeling, and renewal forecasting
Leverage spend analytics and AI-enabled insights to identify cost optimization opportunities; improve supplier performance against SLAs and provide strategic reporting and forward-looking spend analysis

MDA Edge

About MDA Edge

Our objective is to establish an exceptional ecosystem by connecting individuals, technology, and prospects through the application of human intelligence.MDA Edge is a process-oriented company and our expertise lies in providing comprehensive Workforce Solutions, specifically focusing on Contingent Staffing, Bulk/Project Staffing, RPO/KPO/BPO, and Direct Hire services. We cater to a wide range of industries, including Infrastructure Consulting, Engineering Consulting, IT Consulting, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Consulting, Consumer Goods, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Telecom, BFSI, Manufacturing, Utilities & Energies, and Corporate Recruitment. Moreover, we have developed a dedicated focus on Government Consulting.Our company prides itself on a meticulous approach, ensuring that we meet your specific needs. We have established a robust network of highly skilled professionals who are readily available to fulfill your requirements. With a strong commitment to excellence, we consistently deliver exceptional results for clients in India, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Spain, Thailand, the USA, Canada and Mexico, with ongoing expansion efforts to serve more new regions in the near future.We consistently uphold the highest standards of quality by providing resources, time, and materials to design, implement, and support efficient operations for organizations. Our track record of measurable accomplishments demonstrates our commitment to cultivating a balanced work and societal ecosystem.Our continuous growth, successful customer engagements, and strong customer retention exemplify our achievements. Furthermore, our passion lies in streamlining complex business processes through the application of suitable technology, which has been integral to our success.We extend an invitation to join our dynamic workplace, offering rapid growth opportunities, excellent employee benefits, and a positive work-life balance.

Company type: Scaleup

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a high-impact Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex Technology and SaaS category strategy in a rapidly scaling company. This is a strategic role at the center of Engineering, Product, Security, and Finance decision-making. You will shape long-term vendor strategy, and help modernize sourcing through data, automation, and AI-enabled insights. You will report to Head of Tech and SaaS Category Manager and partner closely with your sourcing peers to play a key role in elevating procurement into a strategic growth partner.

Responsibilities:

Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing a large pipeline of concurrent sourcing requests.
Balance strategic initiatives with high-volume, lower-complexity requests that require timely and accurate execution.
Roll up your sleeves to execute day-to-day sourcing activities, including intake management, supplier outreach, and basic negotiations.
Ensure consistent throughput and cycle time across a high volume of transactions without compromising quality or compliance.
Lead Technology sourcing strategies and negotiate complex SaaS agreements.
Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business growth and product roadmaps.
Work directly with Head of Strategic Sourcing and partner directly with senior leaders to shape SaaS strategy and support build vs. buy decisions.
Prepare and lead RFIs, RFPs, and structured supplier evaluations.
Drive total cost of ownership analysis, financial modeling, and renewal forecasting.
Use spend analytics and AI-enabled insights to identify cost optimization and consolidation opportunities.
Improve supplier performance against negotiated SLAs and quality metrics.
Provide strategic reporting and forward-looking analysis on current and future spend.
Support important partners and FP&A to meet budget and forecasting goals.
Contribute to the modernization of sourcing processes and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.

Key Requirements:

Proven ability to manage high request volume while maintaining strong attention to detail and responsiveness.
5+ years in a strategic sourcing role for indirect categories of spend, particularly in Technology and SaaS sourcing.
Experience managing global procurement responsibilities using a structured strategic sourcing methodology (opportunity analysis, supplier selection, risk evaluation, contract negotiation, financial analysis).
Proven track record delivering price optimization, cost savings, and measurable value.
Experience partnering with suppliers, internal business stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to dive deep into contract structures and pricing models.
Data-driven mindset with experience using spend analytics to inform sourcing decisions.
Process-oriented and customer service–inspired approach.
Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems such as Zip.