Enterprise-scale manufacturing/distribution organization with $5B+ in annual revenue
Strategic sourcing team currently undergoing capability expansion and leadership evolution
Executive-level engagement with CIO, CFO, and COO
High-growth environment with increasing technology and consulting investment
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
Strategic ownership of enterprise IT and Professional Services sourcing
Direct advisory role to C-suite leadership
Opportunity to influence multi-year technology roadmap alignment
High visibility, high-impact sourcing initiatives
Leadership of an expanding sourcing team
LOCATION:
Huntersville, NC
First 90 days fully on-site; thereafter minimum 3 days per week
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
This is a leadership role responsible for defining and executing enterprise sourcing strategy across technology and professional services categories, including SaaS, cloud, consulting, and managed services.
Serve as primary sourcing advisor to CIO, CFO, and executive leadership
Lead negotiation of complex SaaS, cloud, and consulting agreements
Develop board-ready business cases and ROI models
Govern multi-year financial impact and value realization
Establish disciplined contract frameworks and supplier governance
This role requires executive influence, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage risk across high-value, high-complexity contracts
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
10+ years of strategic sourcing experience with strong IT and/or professional services focus
Deep expertise in SaaS, cloud commercial models, and consulting rate structures
Advanced Excel skills, financial modeling and data storytelling capability
Proven executive presentation experience
Contract negotiation and redlining mastery
Leadership of sourcing teams and cross-functional initiatives
