Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

CornerStone Technology Talent Services
CornerStone Technology Talent Services

Administration

Fort Worth, TX, USA

Posted on Jun 14, 2026

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Type: Contract
Work Setting: Remote (TX, FL, AZ, SC, NC, KY, GA, IN, TN)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Local Time)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to support the launch of a new, independent business unit through strategic supplier and contract separation initiatives. This is a highly visible position that combines hands-on sourcing execution with strategic problem-solving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in technology sourcing, vendor negotiations, and stakeholder management, with the ability to drive progress across multiple sourcing projects and priorities. Experience supporting divestitures, contract separations, or similar transformational initiatives is highly preferred.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and support the separation of enterprise supplier agreements across multiple indirect spend categories

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for technology, services, and operational spend

  • Analyze complex supplier contracts and recommend actions that balance business continuity with long-term value

  • Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to align priorities and drive execution

  • Negotiate supplier agreements and support transition planning activities

  • Resolve sourcing challenges, remove roadblocks, and maintain momentum across active workstreams

  • Provide leadership with clear, data-driven insights related to risks, opportunities, and sourcing progress

  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs, simplify supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes

  • Support the development of a scalable indirect procurement model for a standalone business environment

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or related functions

  • Strong experience sourcing technology solutions, including:

    • SaaS

    • Cloud services

    • Telecommunications

    • Infrastructure services

  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple business functions

  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities

  • Ability to communicate recommendations and insights to leadership in a clear, decision-ready format

  • Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or contract separation initiatives

  • Experience with procurement platforms such as:

    • SAP Ariba

    • Coupa

    • ServiceNow

  • Background managing supplier transitions and procurement transformation projects

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 90–120 days, you will:

  • Take ownership of high-priority sourcing initiatives

  • Execute supplier separations and sourcing events across multiple categories

  • Stabilize sourcing efforts in complex or resource-constrained areas

  • Deliver measurable results across multiple projects simultaneously

  • Help establish a scalable procurement foundation for a newly independent business