Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Technology

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Technology College Board -   Finance   Location:   This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the   option   of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).  All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.   Role Type :    This is a full-time position   About the Team     The   Strategic   Sourcing   team is a dynamic, collaborative group that partners with leaders across the organization to drive decisions that maximize value and impact. We combine market insight, strong supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing practices to ensure every dollar we spend   advances   the College Board’s mission. Our work strengthens operations, promotes sustainability, and ensures that the organization’s resources are used thoughtfully and effectively in   service   of students everywhere .   The   Strategic Sourcing   team   at   Colleg e   Board is embarking on an exciting transformation, shifting from transactional procurement to a model centered on strategic engagement. This role will join a team of sourcing leaders dedicated to delivering meaningful, measurable value to the organization, directly supporting our mission and the students we serve.   About the Opportunity      The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing   -   Technology   will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of   spend .   In this role, you   will develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations.   You   will work within   the Technology   Strategic Sourcing team and will   be responsible for   developing and executing sourcing strategies for   Technology related   products and services ( e.g.   SaaS, cybersecurity, enterprise software, or hardware). This role supports enterprise-wide Technology initiatives and ensures that the College Board obtains the best value while mitigating risk and   maintaining   compliance with security standards.   Y ou   will   also   partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders within Technology   including IT Security   as well as partners   in Governance   Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and supplier s   to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplier   relationships   and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster supplier and stakeholder partnerships that drive measurable value to   College   Board.   In this role, you will:     Strategic Sourcing & Category Management   ( 7 0 %)   Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies to   optimize   spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment   with organizational   objectives .   Identify , evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers and technologies across areas such as Software, Cloud and Hosting, Cybersecurity, Emerging   Tech   and other Technology related services.   Understand the current supplier landscape and   identify   opportunities to   consolidate   demand and drive cost savings while   maintaining   service quality.   Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends    Supplier & Contract Managemen t   ( 15 %)   Lead supplier   selection , performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders.   Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes.   Partner with Legal,   GRC   and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts.   Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes.   Data & Process Excellence   (10%)   Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and   identify   opportunities for savings and efficiency.    Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics.  Adopt and   leverage   existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration   ( 5 %)   Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives, translating insights into category sourcing strategies that   anticipate   needs, align with enterprise   objectives , and deliver strategic value.   Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters , delivering   market insights, improving supplier performan ce, and ensuring contra ct and policy compliance.    About You     To qualify for this role you must have:   Bachelor’s degree   required ; MBA or advanced degree preferred.   7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 3 years focused on Technology category ( e.g.   SaaS, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Hardware) sourcing.   Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts.   Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools.   CPSM,   PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred. Strong knowledge of technology sourcing categories   ( e.g.   SaaS, Cybersecurity products, Enterprise Software, Hardware) , including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape.   Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-ba