Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist with IT & Technology Services to support the organization's technology sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and procurement transformation initiatives.

This role reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager – Professional Services.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives for software, cloud solutions (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), infrastructure, hardware, telecommunications, digital solutions, and technology-related professional services.
• Manage complex RFP, RFQ, and supplier selection processes, driving value, cost optimization, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate and execute contracts, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and other commercial agreements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by providing market intelligence, supplier recommendations, pricing benchmarks, and commercial contracting guidance.
• Independently manage a high volume of sourcing projects, contract negotiations, supplier engagements, and business requests while supporting Senior Sourcing Managers in executing category strategies and procurement objectives.
• Support TSA exit initiatives by identifying, sourcing, negotiating, and onboarding replacement suppliers, technologies, and services required to support MiniMed's standalone operating model.
• Lead sourcing and contracting activities associated with TSA transitions, ensuring continuity of service, effective risk management, and timely execution of replacement agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, PMO, Quality, and business stakeholders to support contract lifecycle management and supplier onboarding.

Required Qualifications:  

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, technology contracting, or supplier management.
• Proven experience sourcing software, cloud solutions, infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware, and technology-related professional services.
• Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and business value.
• Strong understanding of technology markets, supplier pricing models, software licensing structures, and commercial contracting practices.
• Experience managing multiple high-priority projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to successfully handle a substantial workload while maintaining responsiveness, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.