The Mom Project · 1 week ago
Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub-Category Lead (100% Remote)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Mom Project is collaborating with an American financial services and digital payments company based in San Francisco, California. They are seeking a highly motivated Strategic Sourcing Technology Sub-Category Lead to develop sourcing strategies for critical spend categories and optimize supplier partnerships across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Lead category-level strategic planning with a strong focus on sourcing, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and ongoing supplier performance management
Drive adoption of external best practices by leveraging market intelligence, industry network, and internal data to strengthen sourcing strategy
Build and maintain partnerships with senior business stakeholders to understand roadmaps and align sourcing strategies accordingly
Lead and execute high-stakes negotiations in collaboration with business partners, including enterprise license agreements, cloud commitments, and license agreements
Apply advanced negotiation levers such as benchmarking, financial modeling, and usage forecasting to optimize commercial outcomes
Identify and deliver cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining supply assurance and quality
Lead end-to-end supplier lifecycle management, including selection, onboarding, performance optimization, and offboarding
Establish supplier performance frameworks that prioritize value creation and risk mitigation
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with SOX, third-party risk management (TPRM), and audit requirements
Integrate sourcing processes into broader risk management and governance frameworks
Mentor and support junior sourcing team members while promoting inclusion and continuous improvement
Contribute to team-wide and organization-wide sourcing capability by sharing negotiation tactics, commercial frameworks, and sourcing methodologies
Qualification
Required
10+ years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience, preferably within a high-growth technology environment
5+ years of technology category management experience
Experience leading large-scale software optimization initiatives, such as application rationalization and license optimization
Proven track record of delivering strong year-over-year savings and measurable results aligned with organizational KPIs
Advanced expertise in contract negotiation and commercial deal structuring
Strong capability in using data and financial models to guide negotiation strategy, performance measurement, and sourcing ROI
Proven ability to build sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, including total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, unstructured environments and build trust with internal customers
Strong leadership and stakeholder influence skills across Finance, Legal, and Engineering at senior levels
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k (no match)
Company
The Mom Project
The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115.6MKey Investors
Leeds Illuminate7GC & CoAtlanta Seed Company
2021-10-06Series C· $80M
2020-07-01Series B· $25M
2018-12-17Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Allison Robinson
Founder
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