Senior IT Sourcing Specialist
$140,000–$145,000 year
HybridDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute category strategies for technology and IT-related spend, including enterprise software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging AI/ML solutions. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activity, managing market analysis, demand planning, supplier identification, and negotiations for complex commercial terms. Own the forward-looking renewal pipeline for material IT contracts, identifying consolidation opportunities and renegotiating pricing while avoiding unnecessary auto-renewals. Partner with Technology leadership to understand roadmaps and budget priorities, then coordinate with Legal, Information Security, and Compliance teams to ensure suppliers meet governance and risk requirements. Use spend and contract data to identify savings opportunities and track pipeline outcomes. This role supports a scalable global strategic sourcing model within a regulated financial services environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Technology, Law, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, commercial negotiation, or a related discipline, with significant experience in IT or technology categories
- Strong understanding of technology sourcing, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecoms, professional services, and technology outsourcing
- Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing events and negotiations with major technology suppliers
- Strong commercial acumen, including ability to analyze pricing models, license metrics, renewal structures, total cost of ownership, and supplier proposals
- Experience working with Legal, Technology, Finance, Information Security, Data Privacy, Compliance, and Vendor Risk teams in a regulated environment
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use spend, contract, and supplier data to develop sourcing strategies and measure outcomes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and translate complex commercial issues into clear recommendations
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple sourcing initiatives, renewals, and stakeholder priorities at the same time
- You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities
- Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position
- You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, asset management, or another regulated industry
- Knowledge of third-party risk management, operational resilience, outsourcing, DORA, information security, data privacy, and audit requirements as they apply to technology suppliers
- Experience with enterprise software licensing and major technology vendors, including Microsoft, Salesforce, cloud providers, market technology platforms, cybersecurity providers, and managed service providers
- Familiarity with procurement, contract lifecycle management, vendor risk, and e-sourcing platforms such as Agiloft, Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Ivalua, OneTrust, or similar tools
- Experience developing category plans, supplier segmentation models, negotiation playbooks, and sourcing governance frameworks
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or project management qualifications
- Experience supporting global sourcing initiatives across the US, UK, EMEA, and APAC
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